lateral sinus thrombosis
MONDO:0002693Mondo
Findings
No curated finding names lateral sinus thrombosis yet. Everything below is reference data from Mondo, HPO and GenCC, not evidence about what affects it.
Definition
Formation or presence of a blood clot (thrombus) in the lateral sinuses. This condition is often associated with ear infections (otitis media or mastoiditis) without antibiotic treatment. In developed nations, lateral sinus thrombosis can result from craniocerebral trauma; brain neoplasms; neurosurgical procedures; thrombophilia; and other conditions. Clinical features include headache; vertigo; and increased intracranial pressure.
Definition from the Mondo Disease Ontology (MONDO:0002693), read 2026-09-29. CC BY 4.0.
Where it sits
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