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Thrombosis of the Cerebral Veins and Sinuses

Year: 2005

Type: review

Abstract: Thrombosis of the cerebral veins and sinuses affects mainly young adults and children. This potentially disabling or fatal condition is usually not diagnosed until a week after the onset of symptoms. This review article describes the clinical presentations of the disorder such as those that occur after a head injury or lumbar puncture. Therapeutic options include anticoagulation, thrombolysis, and measures to control intracranial hypertension.

Source: New England Journal of Medicine

DOI: 10.1056/nejmra042354

Author: Jan Stam

Institutions: Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam

Language: English

Topic: Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2135532364

FWCI: 7.96

Cites: 47

Cited by: 1,618

Related to: 10