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Dural Sinus Thrombosis

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Updated March 10, 2008

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Dural Sinus Thrombosis
Definition: Inappropriate formation of a blood clot inside one or more of the sinuses of the brain. Dural sinus thrombosis can cause a backup of blood inside the brain, and lead to a hemorrhagic stroke.

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