Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis
Synonyms
Cavernous Sinus Thrombophlebitides
Cavernous Sinus Thrombophlebitis
Cavernous Sinus Thromboses
Cavernous Sinus, Phlebitis, Septic
Caverous Sinus Septic Phlebitis
Phlebitis, Cavernous Sinus, Septic
Septic Phlebitis, Cavernous Sinus
Sinus Thrombophlebitides, Cavernous
Sinus Thrombophlebitis, Cavernous
Sinus Thromboses, Cavernous
Sinus Thrombosis, Cavernous
Thrombophlebitides, Cavernous Sinus
Thrombophlebitis, Cavernous Sinus
Thromboses, Cavernous Sinus
Thrombosis, Cavernous Sinus
Formation or presence of a blood clot (THROMBUS) in the CAVERNOUS SINUS of the brain. Infections of the paranasal sinuses and adjacent structures, CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA, and THROMBOPHILIA are associated conditions. Clinical manifestations include dysfunction of cranial nerves III, IV, V, and VI, marked periorbital swelling, chemosis, fever, and visual loss. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p711)