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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D020226
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Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis

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