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Cavernous sinus thrombosis
A condition in which a blood clot forms in the large vein at the base of the brain.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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Just diagnosed with cavernous sinus thrombosis. Had many questions on the way home but doctor is gone now. Can you tell me about the condition?
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Cavernous sinus thrombosis risk from picking at sore in nose and making it bleed?
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What is sagittal sinus thrombosis?
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Venous sinus thrombosis after whiplash possible?
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what is the treatment for sagittal sinus thrombosis?
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How do I find other people with sagital sinus venous thrombosis?
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The MRI detected the venous sinus thrombosis however the ct scan did not? Why not? The MRI did not detect the swollen optic nerves, why not? Thanks
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Leg blood clot from sinus surgery?
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Could frequent sinus headaches for a few months be blood clot symptoms?
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Having soreness/pain in both knees. I have been sick with a sinus infection & laying down for several days. Also flew 12 hours last Friday. Should I be concerned about a blood clot?
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What is the treatment for cavernous sinus aneurysm that is best and has fewest side effects?
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Saw a show on TV and they mentioned something called cavernous sinus tumor. What is that?
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My brother was diagnosed with cavernous sinus aneurysm. Any tips or suggestions for him??
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My sister says she has cavernous sinus aneurysm. Are family members more likely to get the same thing?
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How would a doctor treat himself if he had cavernous sinus tumor?
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How long do people with a cavernous sinus meningioma live?
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