Abstract
Tubercular cavernous sinus syndrome is a rare condition of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis EPTB in which cavernous sinus involvement is observed. Cavernous sinus is a venous structure that holds and protects pituitary gland on one side and temporal lobe on other side. CSS is mainly characterized by multiple cranial neuropathies which is effected by various etiologies. This is a case report of tubercular cavernous sinus syndrome admitted to hospital with chief complaints of fever headache drooping of eyelids altered sensorium with disorientation and fever that reduced over next 3 to 4 days but headache was still persisting due to the damage to the cranial nerves. Based on these symptoms they underwent clinical examination which revealed hypotension elevated CRP levels and MRI suggestive of acute dural venous sinus thrombosis involving superior sagittal sinus and bilateral bulky cavernous sinus with transverse T2 hypo intensity in right transverse sagittal superior sagittal and internal jugular vein IJV. Granulomatous etiology indicated tubercular cavernous sinus syndrome. For this treatment was initiated with anti-tubercular drug therapy with vitamin supplements and anticoagulants. EPTB remains a significant health problem in developing countries. Prevalence of EPTB is increasing over the last several years globally.
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