Septic thrombosis of the cavernous sinus complicating malignant staphylococcal infection of the face

Septic thrombosis of the cavernous sinuses most commonly follows staphylococcal infections of the middle third of the face. Orbital symptoms are constant. We report six cases diagnosed only by CT. At present, MR imaging is the diagnostic procedure of choice. Its findings are thought to reflect the s...

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Published inJournal de radiologie Vol. 76; no. 8; p. 497
Main Authors Ayadi, K, Mehdi, M, Khannous, M, Ben Hmida, M, Ladeb, M F, Mnif, J, Kechaou, M S
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published France 01.08.1995
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Cavernous Sinus
Child
Child, Preschool
Face
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Middle Aged
Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial - diagnosis
Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial - diagnostic imaging
Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial - etiology
Staphylococcal Infections - complications
Staphylococcal Infections - diagnosis
Staphylococcal Infections - diagnostic imaging
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Septic thrombosis of the cavernous sinuses most commonly follows staphylococcal infections of the middle third of the face. Orbital symptoms are constant. We report six cases diagnosed only by CT. At present, MR imaging is the diagnostic procedure of choice. Its findings are thought to reflect the septic nature of the thrombosis.
ISSN:0221-0363