Presentation
Clinical suspicion of stroke.
Patient Data
Age: 80 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Gas in the cavernous sinus
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Small fluid level in right maxillary sinus.
Case Discussion
When not associated with sphenoid fractures or thromboembolic disease, gas in the cavernous sinus is an incidental finding and represents an air embolus from intravenous lines.