eye disorders
Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis
Etiology of Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis
The cavernous sinuses are trabeculated sinuses located at the base of the skull that drain venous blood from facial veins. Cavernous sinus thrombosis is an extremely rare complication of common facial infections, most notably nasal furuncles (50%), sphenoidal or ethmoidal Sinusitis (30%), and dental infections (10%). Most common pathogens are Thrombosis of the lateral sinus (related to Mastoiditis ) and thrombosis of the superior sagittal sinus (related to 