Cavernous sinus
Either of a pair of large venous sinuses in the cranial cavity.
Blood supply[edit | edit source]
The cavernous sinus receives blood from veins of the face and brain.
Drainage[edit | edit source]
The blood drains it into other blood vessels that carry it back to the heart.
Other structures nearby[edit | edit source]
The cavernous sinus is an area of in the skull that contains nerves that control vision and eye movements.
Thrombosis of the cavernous sinus[edit | edit source]
Cavernous sinus thrombosis is most often caused by a bacterial infection that has spread from the sinuses, teeth, ears, eyes, nose, or skin of the face.
Risk factors[edit | edit source]
You are more likely to develop this condition if you have an increased risk of blood clots.
Also see[edit | edit source]
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