<syndrome> This condition is characterised by oedema of the eyelids and conjunctivae and paralysis of the third, fourth and sixth cranial nerves. It is due to a cavernous sinus thrombosis. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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edema of the conjunctiva, proptosis, edema of upper lid and root of the nose, together with paralysis of the third, fourth, and sixth cranial nerves and the ophthalmic branch of the fifth; it is usually due to thrombosis or tumor of the cavernous sinus. Cf. Tolosa-Hunt syndrome. Called also Foix syndrome.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. partial or complete external ophthalmoplegia (due to involvement of the third, sixth, and often the fourth cranial nerves), sensory loss in the distribution of the ophthalmic division of the fifth cranial nerve, periorbital pain and cheosis; may be unilateral or bilateral. Multiple causes, the most common currently being ...
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Cavernous sinus syndrome: A cavernous sinus thrombosis is a blood clot within the cavernous sinus, a large channel of venous blood in a cavity bordered by the sphenoid bone and the temporal bone of the skull. The cavernous sinus is an important structure because of its location and its contents which include the third cranial (oculomotor) nerve, th...
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