Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis
Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Scope Note: Notes = 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.,Created For = LHSA-Dott
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
PR4.643, 1933
Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/22/PR4.643
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, notes and typed case summary relating to female patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 55 at first examination in 1933. Conditions mentioned include: sinus thrombosis; unconsciousness; hemiplegia; and aphasia. No treatment given. Patient discharged.
Dates:
1933
PR2.2386, 1944
Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.2386
Scope and Contents
Typed case summary, autopsy report, charts, photographs and correspondence relating to female patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 21 at first examination in 1944. Conditions mentioned include: sagittal venous sinus thrombosis following parturition; headaches; hemiparesis; and vision problems. No treatment given. Patient died in hospital.
Dates:
1944