Cavernous sinus thrombosis in a patient with facial myiasis

Quintessence Int. 2010 Apr;41(4):e72-4.

Abstract

Cavernous sinus thrombosis is a severe encephalic complication of the cervicofacial infections that can lead to death if not treated in adequate time. Among the several etiologies related to the development of this infection, myiasis has not been reported, enforcing the importance of the report of a case of thrombosis of the cavernous sinus developed from a facial myiasis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis / parasitology*
  • Facial Dermatoses / parasitology*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Myiasis / diagnosis*
  • Sepsis / diagnosis
  • Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis