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Cavernous sinus infection

(A) Hematogenous spread of infection from the jaw to the cavernous sinus may occur anteriorly via the inferior or superior ophthalmic vein or posteriorly via emissary veins from the pterygoid plexus. (B) Structures of the cavernous sinus. (From Gard G. An investigation into the regulation of intracranial pressure and its influence upon the surrounding cranial bones. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2009;13[3]:246–254.)