title: Cavernous sinus thrombophlebitis (sans thrombosis) secondary to odontogenic fascial space infection: an uncommon complication with unusual presentation.
abstract: We discuss an unusual presentation of non-thrombotic cavernous sinus involvement in a patient who was treated for odontogenic fascial space infection arising from a maxillary molar. The highlights were ipsilateral abducens sparing, contralateral abducens involvement and lack of significant orbital congestion. The patient recovered with conservative treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, People's College of Dental Sciences, Bhopal, 462 037 India.
authors.forename: Sundararaman
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Prabhu
authors.affiliation: Bhopal, India.
authors.forename: Sachin Kumar
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Jain
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, People's College of Dental Sciences, Bhopal, 462 037 India.
authors.forename: Vankudoth
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Dal Singh
keywords: Cavernous sinus thrombosis; Fascial space infection; Odontogenic infection
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