Mesh term Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial
Browse to parent terms:Intracranial Thrombosis
Description
Formation or presence of a blood clot (THROMBUS) in the CRANIAL SINUSES, large endothelium-lined venous channels situated within the SKULL. Intracranial sinuses, also called cranial venous sinuses, include the superior sagittal, cavernous, lateral, petrous sinuses, and many others. Cranial sinus thrombosis can lead to severe HEADACHE; SEIZURE; and other neurological defects.Browse to child terms:
Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis
Lateral Sinus Thrombosis
Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis
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