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Sinus Thrombophlebitis, Petrous

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Sinus Thrombophlebitis, Petrous Medical Condition

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Thrombus formation in an intracranial venous sinus, including the superior sagittal, cavernous, lateral, and petrous sinuses. Etiologies include thrombosis due to infection, DEHYDRATION, coagulation disorders (see THROMBOPHILIA), and CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA.

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