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Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis

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Definition: 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.      Other names Thromboses, Sagittal Sinus; Thrombophlebitis, Sagittal Sinus; Sinus Thrombosis, Sagittal; Sinus Thromboses, Sagittal; Sinus Thrombophlebitis, Sagittal; Sagittal Sinus Thromboses; Sagittal Sinus Thrombophlebitis; Sagittal Sinus Septic Phlebitis; Phlebitis, Sagittal Sinus, Septic; Thrombosis, Sagittal Sinus; Septic Phlebitis, Sagittal Sinus

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