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01-02-2004 | Neuro

Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis

Author: Shelley Renowden

Published in: European Radiology | Issue 2/2004

Abstract

A comprehensive synopsis on cerebral venous thrombosis is presented. It emphasizes the various aetiologies, the wide clinical spectrum and the unpredictable outcome. Imaging techniques and pitfalls are reported and the therapeutic options are discussed.

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Title: Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis
Author: Shelley Renowden
Publication date: 01-02-2004
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Radiology / Issue 2/2004
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-003-2021-6

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