Abscess of the cavernous sinus in a child: a case report.

BACKGROUND: The cavernous sinus, which has several important structures, can be affected by various lesions, including tumor, vascular, infection, and inflammation. CASE REPORT: We reported a rare case of abscess of the cavernous sinus in a child presenting with headache and abducens paralysis. Exploratory surgery was performed via the Dolenc approach, and the patient recovered from abducens paralysis 3 months later. CONCLUSION: Abscess of the cavernous sinus is rare.  Inspection of cavernous sinus can confirm the characteristics of the lesion and decompress the cavernous sinus, which may be beneficial for nerve function recovery.