Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis

Case contributed by Mohamed Abdalla
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Headache.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female

At the non-contrast study: the superior sagittal sinus appears hyperdense.

At the post contrast study: the superior sagittal sinus shows empty delta sign (non enhanced venous sinus with peripheral contrast ).

No cerebral hemorrhage or venous infarction.

Case Discussion

This is a case of uncomplicated superior sagittal sinus thrombosis. 

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