Lateral Sinus Thrombosis

Synonyms

Lateral Sinus Thrombophlebitis

Lateral Sinus Thromboses

Phlebitis, Lateral Sinus, Septic

Septic Phlebitis, Lateral Sinus

Sinus Thromboses, Transverse

Thrombophlebitis, Lateral Sinus

Thromboses, Lateral Sinus

Thromboses, Transverse Sinus

Thrombosis, Lateral Sinus

Thrombosis, Transverse Sinus

Transverse Sinus Thromboses

Transverse Sinus Thrombosis

Formation or presence of a blood clot (THROMBUS) in the LATERAL SINUSES. This condition is often associated with ear infections (OTITIS MEDIA or MASTOIDITIS) without antibiotic treatment. In developed nations, lateral sinus thrombosis can result from CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA; BRAIN NEOPLASMS; NEUROSURGICAL PROCEDURES; THROMBOPHILIA; and other conditions. Clinical features include HEADACHE; VERTIGO; and increased intracranial pressure.