Cerebral Venous Thrombosis of Cavernous Sinus

Cerebral Venous Thrombosis of Cavernous Sinus

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Contributed byKrish Tangella MD, MBAMay 17, 2018

The topic Cerebral Venous Thrombosis of Cavernous Sinus you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis.

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  • Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis is a serious, rare, life-threatening condition in which blood clots are formed in one of the structures in the skull, called the cavernous sinus
  • The cavernous sinus is a hollow space situated at the bottom of the brain, behind each eye socket). The cavernous sinuses drain venous (deoxygenated) blood from the facial veins
  • Bacterial infection from the sinuses, teeth, ears, eyes, nose, or skin of the face is the main cause of Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis. Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus are the main organisms responsible for this infection
  • The common signs and symptoms of Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis include severe headaches, pain in the eyes, red eyes, involuntary movements of the eyes, and vision abnormalities. The condition may be diagnosed through a complete physical exam, CT scan or MRI scan of the brain
  • Intravenous antibiotics are the mainstay of treatment. However, the prognosis of Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis is poor with and the condition is known to have a high mortality rate

Please find comprehensive information on Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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