Title: Septic cavernous sinus thrombosis - a case report
Abstract:Septic Cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST) is a rare, life-threatening condition. A case of septic cavernous sinus thrombosis is reported in a 42 year old male who presented with a history of trauma to u...Septic Cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST) is a rare, life-threatening condition. A case of septic cavernous sinus thrombosis is reported in a 42 year old male who presented with a history of trauma to upper lip with razor blade followed by high grade fever with rigors, headache, swelling over right eye region, inward deviation of eye with diplopia and gross diminution of vision. On examination, there was diffuse periorbital oedema with conjunctival chemosis, esodeviation of both eyes and retinal venous engorgement. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) brain with venography confirmed the clinical diagnosis. Patient responded well with broad spectrum intravenous antibiotics and supportive treatment. In our modern age of computerization and laboratory-based medical care, cavernous sinus thrombosis demands the diagnostic skill of the clinician, whose prompt ministrations should usually yield a favourable result.Read More
Publication Year: 2011
Publication Date: 2011-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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