CST Flashcards
1
Q
CST
A
Formation of a blood clot within a cavernous sinus
2
Q
Cause
A
Infection in nose ears sinus teeth
Staph strep
3
Q
Presentation
HVMUUPCPPM
A
Headache Vomiting Malaise Unilateral periorbital edema Unilateral proptosis Ptosis Conjuctival chemosis Paralysis of EOM Periorbital sensory loss Impaired corneal reflex Edema over mastoid process
4
Q
Fundus exam
A
Retinal veins dilated
Papillodemea
5
Q
Diahnosis
A
CBC ESR
CT MRI
Cerebral angiography
6
Q
Treatment
A
Broad spectrum IV antibiotics
NSAID
Anti inflammation
Surgically drained
7
Q
Headache fever malaise vomiting Sensory loss over orbital area edema over mastoid process behind ear Dec visual acuity
A
Unilateral periorbital edema Unilateral proptosis Ptosis Chemosis Paralysis of EOM
8
Q
Headache fever malaise vomiting Sensory loss over orbital area edema over mastoid process behind ear Dec visual acuity
A
Unilateral periorbital edema Unilateral proptosis Ptosis Chemosis Paralysis of EOM
