What Is Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Other Causes
While bacterial infections are usually the cause, some fungal infections are also sometimes responsible. Autoimmune conditions like lupus are the cause in some other cases. If you have an underlying condition that makes your blood more likely to clot, then this might lead to cavernous sinus thrombosis.
Serious head injuries can also sometimes lead to the clotting in the cavernous sinus. If you have received a head injury then it is always a good idea to get checked out even if you do feel as though you are OK. Some apparently mild head traumas can turn out to be something very serious indeed.
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