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Which of the following statements is true? The cavernous sinus...

May develop thrombosis following superficial facial infection

Is connected with the sphenoid sinus

Is filled with CSF

Drains directly into the internal jugular vein

Drains into the superior ophthalmic vein

The cavernous sinus is a blood filled cavity which drains both the deep and superficial veins. Superficial infection can therefore spread to the cavernous sinus and may cause thrombosis.

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