title: Venous Thrombosis: Causes and Imaging Appearance.
abstract: Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis is an elusive diagnosis with profound potential neurologic consequences. Although there are numerous reported predisposing conditions, by far the most common is a prothrombotic hypercoagulable state. Recent advances in MRI and computed tomography have improved diagnostic accuracy for this increasingly recognized disorder. Familiarity with imaging techniques and potential pitfalls is essential for accurate diagnosis and management of these patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Maryland Medical System, 22 South Green Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA. Electronic address: asteven@umm.edu.
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Steven
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Maryland Medical System, 22 South Green Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
authors.forename: Prashant
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Raghavan
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900, USA.
authors.forename: Wilson
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Altmeyer
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Maryland Medical System, 22 South Green Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
authors.forename: Dheeraj
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gandhi
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography / Q000379:methods*; D012851:Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy
keywords: Cortical vein thrombosis; Dural sinus thrombosis; Dural venous sinus thrombosis; MRV; Sinus thrombosis; Venography; Venous thrombosis