Superior Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis Complicating Typhoid Fever in a Teenager
Cerebral venous sinus (sinovenous) thrombosis (CSVT) is a rare life-threatening disorder in childhood that is often misdiagnosed. CSVT encompasses cavernous sinus thrombosis, lateral sinus thrombosis, and superior sagittal sinus thrombosis (SSST). We present an adolescent girl who was well until two...
Main Authors: | P. O. Okunola, G. E. Ofovwe, M. T. Abiodun, C. P. Azunna |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Pediatrics |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/201203 |
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