Benign intracranial hypertension associated to blood coagulation derangements
- Autori: De Lucia, Domenico; Napolitano, Mariasanta; Di Micco, Pierpaolo; Niglio, Alferio; Fontanella, Andrea; Di lorio, Giuseppe
- Anno di pubblicazione: 2006
- Tipologia: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- Parole Chiave: Intracranial hypertension, blood coagulation, fibrinolysis
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/350514
Abstract
Benign Intracranial Hypertension (BIH) may be caused, at least in part, by intracranial sinus thrombosis. Thrombosis is normally due to derangements in blood coagulation cascade which may predispose to abnormal clotting activation or deficiency in natural inhibitors' control. The aim of the study is to examine the strength of the association between risk factors for thrombosis and BIH.