Superior Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis.
Seven patients had superior sagittal sinus thrombosis diagnosed by cerebral arteriography. We recommend that anticoagulants not be used in the therapy of this entity, but rather that one should rely on antiedematous agents and anticonvulsants.
D000328:Adult; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular; D011859:Radiography; D012851:Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology
D000927:Anticonvulsants; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D003907:Dexamethasone; D006493:Heparin