About The Medical Condition Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis

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Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis

Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis?

Formation of a blood clot composed of platelets and fibrin 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)

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