Cavernous sinus thrombosis as a result of a fungal infection: a case report.

J Oral Maxillofac Surg

Attending, White Plains Hospital Center, White Plains, NY; and Private Practice, Scarsdale, NY. Electronic address:

Published: November 2013

Cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST) is a rare disease with the potential for significant morbidity and even death. Rapid diagnosis and aggressive medical and surgical management are imperative for patients with CST. The cause may be aseptic or infectious. When the cause is infectious in nature, it is most commonly from a bacterial origin. However, we present the case of a 57-year-old man with a fungally related CST that ultimately led to his death.

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