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)
Also Known As:
Cavernous Sinus Thrombophlebitis; Cavernous Sinus, Phlebitis, Septic; Caverous Sinus Septic Phlebitis; Phlebitis, Cavernous Sinus, Septic; Cavernous Sinus Thrombophlebitides; Cavernous Sinus Thromboses; Cavernous Sinusitis, Septic; Septic Cavernous Sinusitides; Sinus Thrombosis, Cavernous; Sinusitides, Septic Cavernous; Sinusitis, Septic Cavernous; Thromboses, Cavernous Sinus; Septic Cavernous Sinusitis; Septic Phlebitis, Cavernous Sinus; Thrombosis, Cavernous Sinus