Published June 2006 | Version v1
Journal article

Acute subarachnoid haemorrhage: a rare presentation of cerebral dural sinus thrombosis

  • 1. Gold coast Hospital, Southport, Queensland (Australia). Dept. of Radiology
  • 2. Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, and South Coast Radiology, Gold Coast, Queensland (Australia). Dept. of Radiology

Description

We report a case of cerebral dural sinus thrombosis presenting as acute subarachnoid haemorrhage and clinically mimicking an aneurysmal bleed. Awareness of this rare initial presentation of cerebral venous thrombosis is important and should be considered in the diagnostic work-up of acute subarachnoid haemorrhage. The radiologist plays a crucial role in making this often unsuspected but important diagnosis to enable prompt appropriate treatment Copyright (2006) Blackwell Publishing Asia Pty Ltd

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Australasian Radiology
Journal Volume
50
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 241-245
ISSN
0004-8461
CODEN
AURDAW

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Notes
7 refs., 2 figs.