Encyclopedia of Ophthalmology

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Transverse (Lateral) Sinus Thrombosis

  • Andrew R. Davis
  • Sumayya J. Almarzouqi
  • Michael L. Morgan
  • Andrew G. Lee
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35951-4_1241-1
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Synonyms

Transverse (lateral) sinus thrombosis

Definition

The intracranial lateral (transverse) venous sinuses (right and left) drain venous blood from the confluence of sinuses to the sigmoid sinuses. Thrombosis of the transverse (lateral) sinus can lead to reduced drainage of venous blood and secondary reduction in absorption of cerebrospinal fluid. As a result, transverse sinus thrombosis can lead to increased intracranial pressure (ICP), venous hypertension, or secondary hydrocephalus.

Symptoms of transverse sinus thrombosis can develop acutely and may mimic idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). Typical symptoms of increased ICP include headache, diplopia associated with cranial nerve (CN) VI palsy, papilledema, nausea, and vomiting. Furthermore, patients might also exhibit CN VII or CN VIII dysfunction.

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Keywords

Internal Medicine General Practice Cerebrospinal Fluid Venous Blood Family Medicine 
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Further Reading

  1. Liu Grant T (2010) Neuro-ophthalmology diagnosis and management, 2nd edn. Saunders Elsevier, Philadelphia, pp 225–228Google Scholar
  2. Schiefer U (2007) Clinical neuro-ophthalmology a practical guide. Springer, London, pp 220–221Google Scholar

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Authors and Affiliations

  • Andrew R. Davis
    • 4
  • Sumayya J. Almarzouqi
    • 1
    • 2
  • Michael L. Morgan
    • 1
    • 3
    • 9
  • Andrew G. Lee
    • 1
    • 5
    • 6
    • 7
    • 8
  1. 1.Blanton Eye InstituteHouston Methodist HospitalHoustonUSA
  2. 2.Blanton Eye InstituteHouston Methodist Hospital, Methodist Eye AssociateHoustonUSA
  3. 3.Blanton Eye InstituteHouston Methodist Hospital, Baylor College of MedicineHoustonUSA
  4. 4.Department of OphthalmologyCollege of Medicine, Texas A&M UniversityCollege StationUSA
  5. 5.Departments of Ophthalmology, Neurology, and NeurosurgeryWeill Cornell Medical CollegeHoustonUSA
  6. 6.Department of OphthalmologyThe University of Texas Medical BranchGalvestonUSA
  7. 7.Baylor College of MedicineHoustonUSA
  8. 8.Department of OphthalmologyThe University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsIowa CityUSA
  9. 9.Department of Ophthalmology and Visual SciencesUniversity Hospitals Eye Institute, Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineClevelandUSA