Case report: Septic thrombosis of the cavernous sinus: Diagnosis with the aid of computed tomography

Cavernous sinus thrombosis caused by a dental infection: a case report

“…Additionally, irregular filling defects due to thrombi, and superior ophthalmic vein dilation are often observed. MRI is useful when the CT images are not clear or when the infection has spread to surrounding tissues including the brain and pituitary gland10,11. In the past, cerebral angiography and orbital venography were used.…”

Ophthalmic manifestations and outcomes after cavernous sinus thrombosis in children

“…Other commonly associated findings on imaging are dilation or thrombosis of the superior ophthalmic vein, enlarged extraocular muscles, proptosis, and extensive soft-tissue edema. 11 The mainstay of treatment is targeted toward the primary infection with intravenous antibiotics and surgical drainage if indicated. Because of the wide variability in microbiology in CST, broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy is recommended.…”

Septic Thrombosis of the Cavernous Sinus: Two Different Mechanisms

“…High resolution contrast-enhanced CT or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are useful in assessing cases with clinical features of cavernous sinus thrombosis. CT features include venous dilatation of the superior ophthalmic vein, expansion, irregular filling defects, and accompanying abnormalities in the contours of the cavernous sinus (Ben-Uri et al, 1989;Chung et al, 1988;De Slegte et al, 1988;Ebright et al, 2001). An antecedent facial, paranasal, odontogenic, or otogenic source of infection should be investigated and managed appropriately, as they are causal in the vast majority of cases (Bhatia and Jones, 2002;DiNubile, 1998;Harbour et al, 1984;Southwick et al, 1986).…”