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Lateral Sinus Thrombosis

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.

Year introduced: 2000

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Tree Number(s): C10.228.140.300.525.425.500.562, C14.907.253.566.350.500.562, C14.907.355.590.213.350.500.562

MeSH Unique ID: D020227

Entry Terms:

  • Lateral Sinus Thromboses
  • Thromboses, Lateral Sinus
  • Thrombosis, Lateral Sinus
  • Transverse Sinus Thrombosis
  • Sinus Thromboses, Transverse
  • Thromboses, Transverse Sinus
  • Thrombosis, Transverse Sinus
  • Transverse Sinus Thromboses
  • Septic Phlebitis, Lateral Sinus
  • Phlebitis, Lateral Sinus, Septic
  • Lateral Sinus Thrombophlebitis
  • Thrombophlebitis, Lateral Sinus

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