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... > Cardiovascular Diseases > Vascular Diseases > Cerebrovascular Disorders > Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis > Intracranial Thrombosis > Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial
... > Nervous System Diseases > Central Nervous System Diseases > Brain Diseases > Cerebrovascular Disorders > Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis > Intracranial Thrombosis > Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial
... > Cardiovascular Diseases > Vascular Diseases > Embolism and Thrombosis > Thromboembolism > Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis > Intracranial Thrombosis > Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial

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Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Cranial Sinus Thromboses
  • Cranial Sinus Thrombosis
  • Sinus Thromboses
  • Sinus Thromboses, Cranial
  • Sinus Thrombosis
  • Sinus Thrombosis, Cranial
  • Thromboses, Cranial Sinus
  • Thromboses, Sinus
  • Thrombosis, Cranial Sinus
  • Thrombosis, Sinus
  • Venous Sinus Thrombosis, Cranial

Scope note

  • Formation or presence of a blood clot (THROMBUS) in the CRANIAL SINUSES, large endothelium-lined venous channels situated within the SKULL. Intracranial sinuses, also called cranial venous sinuses, include the superior sagittal, cavernous, lateral, petrous sinuses, and many others. Cranial sinus thrombosis can lead to severe HEADACHE; SEIZURE; and other neurological defects.

History note

  • 2000(1964)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D012851

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