Thrombose du sinus caverneux. retard au diagnostic and complications

ABSTRACT

We report a case of cavernous sinus thrombosis in an 8-year old boy, following a neglected and untreated nasal furuncle. This rare entity is manifested by hyperthermia, with headache, vomiting and involvement of the III-IV AND VI cranial nerves. It is usually a complication of a facial infection. The diagnosis is established by CT scan or MRI. Without appropriate and early treatment the prognosis is poor with a fatal outcome or severe sequelaes