Cavernous sinus and generalized venous thrombosis following rhinoplasty in a young patient

Venous thromboembolism at lower age groups and in the absence of other known risk factors should raise doubt of underlying genetic disorders and thombophilia. It is discovered unexpectedly in various medical procedures and may cause severe complications and life threatening problems. In the current study, potentially life threatening complications of a genetic disorder in a previously healthy case is discussed. The important point in this case was delay onset of complication and its severity when was unexpectedly discovered. This situation may happen in almost every cosmetic operation and when the surgeon is not well prepared for managing this medical condition that it may lead to a dramatically poor prognosis for the patient.