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Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis

 Subject

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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
Found in: Lothian Health Services Archive: Case Notes / Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Folder-based Case Notes / RIE, Professor Norman Dott, Neurology, Ward 20, Filed by Disease

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
Found in: Lothian Health Services Archive: Case Notes / Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Folder-based Case Notes / RIE, Professor Norman Dott, Neurology, Ward 20 (part 1)