Background/aim: The lateral sinus (LS) is composed of the transverse sinus (TS) and sigmoid sinus (SiS).
Methods: We studied the clinical pattern of complete or isolated LS thrombosis in 22 consecutive patients.
Results: Isolated LS thrombosis patients had a more severe clinical presentation, and more frequent intracranial hemorrhages and seizures.
Conclusion: These data suggest that partial involvement of the LS in the thrombotic process may cause more severe clinical symptoms.
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