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

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Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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  • Thrombosis, Sagittal Sinus

Scope note

  • Formation or presence of a blood clot (THROMBUS) in the SUPERIOR SAGITTAL SINUS or the inferior sagittal sinus. Sagittal sinus thrombosis can result from infections, hematological disorders, CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA; and NEUROSURGICAL PROCEDURES. Clinical features are primarily related to the increased intracranial pressure causing HEADACHE; NAUSEA; and VOMITING. Severe cases can evolve to SEIZURES or COMA.

History note

  • 2000

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D020225

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