DANGEROUS AREA OF THE

FACE
Ahyad bin Md Desa
11-2-18

Dangerous Area of The Face

It is the area of the skin in the face drained by

anterior facial vein which is connected with the
cavernous sinus

The areas forming the triangle include:

- Medial angle of the eyes
-Dorsum and side of nose
-Upper lip and medial part of cheek.

Infection to this area may be

transmitted to the cavernous sinus
causing cavernous sinus thrombosis

Area of frontal surface

The veins present within this area are
A. Supraorbital vein
B. Supratrochlear vein

These veins ultimately unite

together at the medial angle of the
eye forming the anterior facial
vein.

 The anterior facial vein in this area are

connected to the cavernous sinus through
Superior ophthalmic vein
Inferior ophthalmic vein

Infection of the dangerous area of the

face may be transmitted to the cavernous
sinus through these veins.

Cavernous Sinus
Thrombosis
Manifestations:
Pulsating exophthalmous (Affection of
internal carotid artery)
Internal squint (Irritation of abducent
nerve)
Ophthalmoplegia (complete nerve
compression)