Mnemonic

Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis Signs

Mnemonic for the clinical features of cavernous sinus thrombosis.

Expansion

Painful eye that won't move right, three four six caught in the fight

Expansion

  • CN III, IV, VI - impaired eye movement
  • Proptosis and chemosis - from venous congestion
  • Pain - from irritation of the trigeminal branches in the lateral wall