National Cancer Institute Thesaurus

Last uploaded: February 23, 2024
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Preferred Name

Cavernous Sinus

Definitions
One of a pair of dural venous sinuses located on either side of the pituitary fossa and lateral to the sella turcica. It receives blood from the superior and inferior ophthalmic veins, and drains via the superior and inferior petrosal sinuses, as well as into the emissary vein.
Synonyms
Cavernous Sinus
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