A case report of cavernous sinus thrombosis after trauma

Karen Y. Choi; Christina J. Yang

doi:10.1016/j.ijporl.2017.02.007

A case report of cavernous sinus thrombosis after trauma

Karen Y. Choi, Christina J. Yang

Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	101-103
Number of pages	3
Journal	International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
Volume	95
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijporl.2017.02.007
State	Published - Apr 1 2017

Keywords

Cavernous sinus thrombosis
Facial cellulitis
Infection
Nasal dorsal abscess
Pediatric

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Otorhinolaryngology

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