Cavernous sinus thrombosis and blindness as complications of an odontogenic infection: report of a case and review of literature

D A Ogundiya; D A Keith; J Mirowski

doi:10.1016/0278-2391(89)90733-7

Cavernous sinus thrombosis and blindness as complications of an odontogenic infection: report of a case and review of literature

J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1989 Dec;47(12):1317-21. doi: 10.1016/0278-2391(89)90733-7.

Authors

D A Ogundiya¹, D A Keith, J Mirowski

Affiliation

¹ Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.

PMID: 2685213
DOI: 10.1016/0278-2391(89)90733-7

Abstract

A case of orbital abscess complicated by unilateral blindness and CST as a result of an odontogenic infection is reported. The patient eventually recovered her sight. This case illustrates how appropriate consultations and prompt interventions are beneficial in giving total care to a critically ill patient.

Publication types

Case Reports
Review

MeSH terms

Adult
Blindness / etiology*
Cavernous Sinus*
Cellulitis / complications*
Female
Focal Infection, Dental / complications*
Humans
Mouth Diseases / complications*
Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial / etiology*
Streptococcal Infections