Cavernous sinus syndrome comprises disease processes that localize to the cavernous sinus—a venous plexus that drains the face, mouth, tonsils, pharynx, nasal cavity, paranasal sinus...
Recent facial furuncle or cellulitis, sinusitis, dental infection, otitis, or orbital cellulitis may predispose to cavernous sinus syndrome.
Fever, headache, eye pain, diplopia, and fa...
For septic cavernous sinu...
Septic cavernous sinus thrombosis may relapse, or embolic abscesses may develop 2 to 6 weeks after therapy has been stopped.
Repeat MRI with gadolinium should be considered, especially if ...
Chen CC, Chang PC, Shy CG, et al. CT angiography and MR angiography in the evaluation of carotid cavernous sinus fistula prior to embolization: a comparison of techniques. AJNR Am J...
437.6 Nonpyogenic thrombosis of intracranial venous sinus
747.81 Anomalies of cerebrovascular system
378.55 External ophthalmoplegia
I67.6 Nonpyogenic thrombosis of intracranial venous sys...
Q: Will my child’s eye movements return to normal?
A: In most cases, oculomotor nerves regain function as other signs improve, although they may take the longest to recover.
Q: Can more pain medicin...
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