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

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Lateral Sinus Thrombosis  

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  • Sinus Thromboses, Transverse
  • Thromboses, Transverse Sinus
  • Thrombosis, Lateral Sinus
  • Thrombosis, Transverse Sinus
  • Transverse Sinus Thromboses
  • Transverse Sinus Thrombosis

Scope note

  • Formation or presence of a blood clot (THROMBUS) in the LATERAL SINUSES. This condition is often associated with ear infections (OTITIS MEDIA or MASTOIDITIS) without antibiotic treatment. In developed nations, lateral sinus thrombosis can result from CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA; BRAIN NEOPLASMS; NEUROSURGICAL PROCEDURES; THROMBOPHILIA; and other conditions. Clinical features include HEADACHE; VERTIGO; and increased intracranial pressure.

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  • 2000

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D020227

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