Dural venous sinus thrombosis

Case contributed by Andrew Lawson
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Above knee amputation, hypercalcemia, leg DVT.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male

Discrete filling defect in the superior sagittal sinus consistent with a thrombus. Subsequently shown to resolve on the MR venogram.

Case Discussion

This case demonstrates the empty delta sign of a superior sagittal sinus thrombus. 

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