Cavernous sinus thrombosis is a condition characterized by the formation of blood clots in the large venous space located in the middle cranial fossa. It is caused by the spread of infection from various sources, such as the nose, sinuses, and dental infections.
Download Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis PPT
File Name | Cavernous-Sinus-Thrombosis.pptx |
File Size | 1.51 MB |
Number of Slides | 29 |
PPT Preview | Video |
Author | mbbsppt.com |
Built on | Microsoft Office 2021 |
Font used | Calibri |
Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis PPT Summary
- Cavernous sinus thrombosis is a condition characterized by blood clot formation in the large venous space in the middle cranial fossa.
- The condition is commonly caused by the spread of infection from sources like the nose, sinuses, and dental infections.
- Staphylococcus aureus is the most common causative agent.
- Clinical features of cavernous sinus thrombosis include fever, periorbital pain, and oculomotor abnormalities.
- Treatment involves aggressive antibiotic therapy and, in some cases, anticoagulation.
Readme:
- Distribute: You are allowed to use and distribute the presentation for free. If you are willing to share the above presentation, use the page URL to share it anywhere.
- Share your PPT: If you are a doctor/student and want to share your Presentation (PPT) on mbbsppt.com, use this form to upload it. Once you have submitted the presentation, please allow us to publish it in 1-2 days.
- Credits: The above Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis PPT (presentation) is created by mbbsppt.com. We reserved the right to modify and distribute the presentation.