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.
Also Known As:
Phlebitis, Sagittal Sinus, Septic; Sagittal Sinus Septic Phlebitis; Sagittal Sinus Thrombophlebitis; Sagittal Sinus Thromboses; Sinus Thrombophlebitis, Sagittal; Sinus Thromboses, Sagittal; Sinus Thrombosis, Sagittal; Thrombophlebitis, Sagittal Sinus; Thromboses, Sagittal Sinus; Septic Phlebitis, Sagittal Sinus; Thrombosis, Sagittal Sinus