A case report of cavernous sinus thrombosis after trauma

Publication date: Available online 13 February 2017
Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Author(s): Karen Y. Choi, Christina J. Yang
Cavernous sinus thrombosis is a rare but well-documented complication of sinus disease, propagated by intracranial spread of infection via valveless veins of the midface, with facial cellulitis as an uncommon source of infection. We present a case of significant intracranial thromboses secondary to nasal dorsal abscess after trauma that was successfully treated with bedside drainage of the abscess in addition to broad-spectrum antibiotics, anticoagulation, and steroids, and remains asymptomatic with seven months follow-up.



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