Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis: a report of two cases
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2010Author
Onyambu, C. K.
Muriiithi, I. M.
Ngare, M.
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Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis is an uncommon yet potentially life threatening condition which is often under-diagnosed or misdiagnosed because of the variability of the clinical signs and symptoms. The imaging findings are often subtle thus the need for a high index of suspicion. The superior sagittal and transverse sinuses are the most frequently involved. The correct diagnosis of cerebral venous thrombosis relies on neuroimaging studies. The two cases reported highlight the fact that the radiologist may be the first clinician to suspect and diagnose this condition. This ultimately affects prognosis as early diagnosis and treatment reduces morbidity and mortality.
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http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/10527http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3073948
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East African Medical Journal Vol. 87 No.5 May 2010Collections
- Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) [10377]