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Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis

MESHD020226

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)

Synonyms

  • Cavernous Sinus Thromboses
  • Sinus Thrombosis, Cavernous
  • Thromboses, Cavernous Sinus
  • Thrombosis, Cavernous Sinus
  • Septic Phlebitis, Cavernous Sinus
  • Caverous Sinus Septic Phlebitis
  • Phlebitis, Cavernous Sinus, Septic
  • Cavernous Sinus, Phlebitis, Septic
  • Cavernous Sinus Thrombophlebitis
  • Cavernous Sinus Thrombophlebitides
  • Septic Cavernous Sinusitis
  • Cavernous Sinusitis, Septic
  • Septic Cavernous Sinusitides
  • Sinusitides, Septic Cavernous
  • Sinusitis, Septic Cavernous

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:25:36.043Z