Most cases of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis are due to hypercoagulability.
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Gram-negative rods and anaerobes may also lead to cavernous sinus thrombosis.
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Ludwig's angina and cavernous sinus thrombosis are rare but serious complications of odontogenic infections.
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The relationship between this area and a risk of cavernous sinus thrombosis was described as early as 1852.
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This can result in septic cavernous sinus thrombosis, which is a rare, but life-threatening condition.
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In 1937 a study found that 61 % of the cases of cavernous sinus thrombosis were the result of blood thinners.
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Imaging including angiography may be indicated to identify dural venous sinus thrombosis as a cause of intracranial hypertension and optic atrophy.
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An MR venogram is also performed in most cases to exclude the possibility of venous sinus stenosis / obstruction or cerebral venous sinus thrombosis.
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The "'Tobey Ayer test "'is used for lateral sinus thrombosis by monitoring cerebrospinal fluid pressure during a lumbar puncture.
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In patients with thrombophlebitis of the facial vein, pieces of the clot may break off and enter the cavernous sinus, forming a cavernous sinus thrombosis.
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