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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Caused by Superior Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis: A Case Report
Abstract
Subarachnoid hemorrhage is a life-threatening, critical intracranial pathology, typically arising from arterial causes. Subarachnoid hemorrhage is rare and difficult to diagnose due to thrombosis of cerebral venous sinuses. The distribution and treatment of venous SAH differ significantly from aneurysmal SAH. Venous subarachnoid hemorrhage due to Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis is thought to occur due to dilation and rupture of cortical veins in the vicinity of thrombosed venous sinuses. Thalassemia, a hemoglobin production disorder, may cause hypercoagulopathy. This study aims to discuss a case of a patient with β-thalassemia carrier status who developed SAH due to superior sagittal sinus thrombosis.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Medical Education
Journal Section
Case Report
Publication Date
September 30, 2025
Submission Date
January 16, 2025
Acceptance Date
August 21, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 47 Number: 3