Cavernous sinus: Syndromes

Cavernous Sinus Syndromes : Symptoms and Treatment Options Cavernous sinus syndromes involve various neurological issues stemming from the cavernous sinus, a cavity located behind the eyes. The causes of these syndromes can be diverse, often resulting from underlying conditions such as infections, tumors, or blood clots affecting the structures around the cavernous sinus. These conditions can lead to compression or damage to the nerves passing through the cavernous sinus, giving rise to a ... The cavernous sinus is a paired dural venous sinus located within the cranial cavity. It is divided by septa into small ‘caves’ - from which it gets its name. Each cavernous sinus has a close anatomical relationship with several key structures in the head. Pathology involving the Cavernous Sinus (CS), generally referred to as Cavernous Sinus Syndrome (CSS), can arise from vascular disorders, neoplasms, infections, and non-infectious inflammatory disorders. An acute understanding of the CS and its regional anatomical structures is therefore pertinent in expounding the highly variable clinical manifestations seen in CSS as well as laying the groundwork for surgical intervention. Though the neuroanatomy of the cavernous sinus has been ... Cavernous sinus thrombosis The most common cause is spread of infection from the dangerous area of face (squeezing a pimple or boil). The signs and symptoms (due to involvement of structures closely related to cavernous sinus ) are: Severe pain in the eye & forehead due to involvement of opthalamic nerve. Papilledema (edema of optic disc): due to engorgement of central vein of retina. Exophthalmos : due to engorgement of ophthalmic veins. Dilated and fixed pupil: due to involvement of ...