Diagnosis of superior sagittal sinus thrombosis by computerized tomography

1984 ◽  
Vol 61 (6) ◽  
pp. 1129-1131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Domenico d'Avella ◽  
Antonio Russo ◽  
Giuseppe Santoro ◽  
Nicola Pandolfo ◽  
Franco Cafarelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computerized Tomography ◽  
Superior Sagittal Sinus ◽  
Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Ct Scanning ◽  
Venous Outflow ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sagittal Sinus ◽  
History Of ◽  
Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Superior Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis

✓ Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis was diagnosed on computerized tomography (CT) scanning and was subsequently confirmed by angiography in two patients. Small ventricles and filling defects occurring within the sinus (the empty triangle sign) appeared to be highly suggestive of superior sagittal sinus thrombosis, and the association was confirmed angiographically. Potential pitfalls in the CT diagnosis of local obstruction of cerebral venous outflow are described and correlated with the natural history of the disease. The need for improved awareness of the CT appearance of occlusive disease of the dural venous sinuses is stressed.

scholarly journals Hyperthyroidism as a Precipitant Factor for Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 232470962094930
Author(s):  
Ahmed Elkhalifa Elawad Elhassan ◽  
Mohammed Omer Khalil Ali ◽  
Amina Bougaila ◽  
Mohammed Abdelhady ◽  
Hassan Abuzaid
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Superior Sagittal Sinus ◽  
Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Laboratory Findings ◽  
Sagittal Sinus ◽  
History Of ◽  
Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Superior Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis

Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVT) is an uncommon yet serious condition. While CVT has many known precipitants and etiologies, hyperthyroidism as a precipitant of CVT is not well understood. This study reported a case of a 41-year-old male with a 4-year history of hyperthyroidism presented with seizure. Consequently, a diagnosis of superior sagittal sinus thrombosis was confirmed by computed tomography and magnetic resonance (MR) venograms. Extensive investigations yielded no apparent underlying cause, but laboratory findings were consistent with uncontrolled hyperthyroidism. The patient improved rapidly following anticoagulation. Follow-up MR and MRV scans 2 months after treatment revealed full recanalization of the superior sagittal sinus. This case report highlighted hyperthyroidism, as a procoagulant condition, resulting specifically in superior sagittal sinus thrombosis.

Progressive posttraumatic superior sagittal sinus thrombosis complicated by pulmonary embolism

1984 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 179-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy J. Crimmins ◽  
Gaylan L. Rockswold ◽  
Douglas H. Yock
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Superior Sagittal Sinus ◽  
Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Good Clinical Outcome ◽  
Barbiturate Coma ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sagittal Sinus ◽  
Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Superior Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Fine Print

✓ A case of progressive posttraumatic superior sagittal sinus thrombosis is presented, with the complication of pulmonary embolism. A good clinical outcome followed treatment with barbiturate coma.

Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis complicating neck dissection

2010 ◽  
Vol 124 (10) ◽  
pp. 1126-1128
Author(s):  
D J Howe ◽  
M J Henderson ◽  
I Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Neck Dissection ◽  
Internal Jugular Vein ◽  
Superior Sagittal Sinus ◽  
Jugular Vein ◽  
Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Elective Neck Dissection ◽  
Sagittal Sinus ◽  
Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Superior Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis

AbstractObjective:To report a superior sagittal sinus thrombosis occurring as a rare complication of neck dissection, and to present a review of published literature.Case report:A 42-year-old man underwent an elective neck dissection for a tumour stage 2, node stage 2b, tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma, prior to chemoradiotherapy. During surgery, the right internal jugular vein was sacrificed as part of the resection, as tumour was adherent to it. Two weeks after surgery, the patient was readmitted with seizures. Subsequent computed tomography and magnetic resonance venography confirmed a superior sagittal sinus thrombosis. The patient was subsequently anticoagulated and underwent radiotherapy without further complication. A review of pre-operative imaging indicated a dominant internal jugular vein, ligation of which may have been a factor in the subsequent sagittal sinus thrombosis.Conclusion:Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis following neck dissection is a rare occurrence, with little reported in the literature. Dominant internal jugular vein anatomy may be evident on pre-operative imaging. An awareness of this complication may be helpful to surgeons contemplating sacrifice of the internal jugular vein.

Radionuclide Brain Scan Findings in Superior Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis

1978 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 184-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
BRIAN R. J. WILLIAMSON ◽  
C DAVID TEATES ◽  
STUART T. BRAY ◽  
HANS O. RIDDERVOLD ◽  
RICHARD F. LESS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Superior Sagittal Sinus ◽  
Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Sagittal Sinus ◽  
Brain Scan ◽  
Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Superior Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis

Demonstration of Superior Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis by Indium-111 Platelet Scintigraphy

1986 ◽  
Vol 43 (10) ◽  
pp. 1079-1081 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. L. Bridgers ◽  
E. Strauss ◽  
E. O. Smith ◽  
D. Reed ◽  
M. D. Ezekowitz
Keyword(s):  
Superior Sagittal Sinus ◽  
Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Platelet Scintigraphy ◽  
Sagittal Sinus ◽  
Indium 111 ◽  
Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Superior Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis
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