| Autor: |
Onyambu CK; Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676-00202, Nairobi, Kenya., Muriithi IM, Ngare SM |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
East African medical journal [East Afr Med J] 2010 May; Vol. 87 (5), pp. 220-4. |
| DOI: |
10.4314/eamj.v87i5.63077 |
| Abstrakt: |
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. |
| Databáze: |
MEDLINE |
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