Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis
Synonyms
Phlebitis, Sagittal Sinus, Septic
Sagittal Sinus Septic Phlebitis
Sagittal Sinus Thrombophlebitis
Sagittal Sinus Thromboses
Septic Phlebitis, Sagittal Sinus
Sinus Thrombophlebitis, Sagittal
Sinus Thromboses, Sagittal
Sinus Thrombosis, Sagittal
Thrombophlebitis, Sagittal Sinus
Thromboses, Sagittal Sinus
Thrombosis, Sagittal Sinus
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.