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lateral sinus Etymology: L, latus, side, sinus, hollow one of the transverse bilateral sinuses of the dura mater that lie along the attached margin of the tentorium cerebelli. They receive the superior sagittal and straight sinuses and drain into the internal jugular veins. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Examples of otitis media complications include mastoiditis, meningitis, periauricular subperiosteal abscess, epidural or subdural abscess, brain abscess, lateral sinus thrombophlebitis, cavernous sinus thrombosis, and facial paralysis. In addition, exposure of the dura can lead to meningitis or lateral sinus thrombosis. It has been shown that disease in the area of the lateral sinus can destroy the bone of the sinodural angle. |
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