Septic thrombosis of the cavernous sinus: diagnosis with the aid of computed tomography.

A case of septic cavernous sinus thrombosis is described which was observed with high resolution computed tomography (CT). The significant CT findings in cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST) include irregular filling defects within a widened enhancing cavernous sinus. Concomitant findings are unilateral or bilateral swelling of the orbital soft tissues and sinusitis.