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Lateral 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.
Also Known As:
Lateral Sinus Thrombophlebitis; Phlebitis, Lateral Sinus, Septic; Lateral Sinus Thromboses; Sinus Thromboses, Transverse; Thrombophlebitis, Lateral Sinus; Thromboses, Lateral Sinus; Thromboses, Transverse Sinus; Thrombosis, Transverse Sinus; Transverse Sinus Thromboses; Septic Phlebitis, Lateral Sinus; Thrombosis, Lateral Sinus; Transverse Sinus Thrombosis
Networked: 89 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 3 trials/studies)

Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Otitis Media
2. Mastoiditis
3. Brain Abscess (Abscess, Brain)
4. Meningitis
5. Infections

Experts

1. Viswanatha, B: 4 articles (12/2016 - 03/2007)
2. Vijayashree, M S: 2 articles (12/2016 - 03/2012)
3. Csákányi, Zsuzsanna: 2 articles (08/2014 - 07/2013)
4. Katona, Gábor: 2 articles (08/2014 - 07/2013)
5. Kollár, Katalin: 2 articles (08/2014 - 07/2013)
6. Móser, Judit: 2 articles (08/2014 - 07/2013)
7. Rosdy, Beáta: 2 articles (08/2014 - 07/2013)
8. Elden, Lisa M: 2 articles (02/2009 - 02/2007)
9. Kuczkowski, Jerzy: 2 articles (01/2007 - 10/2006)
10. Cuzmici-BarabaČ™, Zina: 1 article (06/2022)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Lateral Sinus Thrombosis:
1. Radioisotopes (Radionuclides)IBA
2. AnticoagulantsIBA
3. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA
4. Oral ContraceptivesIBA
5. Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin (Heparin, Low Molecular Weight)IBA
6. AntralIBA
7. Voriconazole (Vfend)FDA LinkGeneric
8. Intravenous Immunoglobulins (IVIG)FDA Link
9. Cyclosporine (Ciclosporin)FDA LinkGeneric
10. Aminocaproic Acid (6 Aminocaproic Acid)FDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Ligation
2. Therapeutics
3. Mastoidectomy
4. Thrombectomy
5. Neck Dissection (Radical Neck Dissection)