Cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST) is a serious medical condition characterized by the formation of a blood clot in the cavernous sinus, a cavity at the base of the skull that drains blood from the ...
The condition, known as Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, kills 30 percent of those who contract it. Strom notes that while ...
The mortality rate for septic cavernous sinus thrombosis is 20% to 30%, and complete recovery is rare. Most infections that ...