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Meanings of sinus sigmoideus in English

Portuguese
seio sigmóide

An S-shaped dural sinus on the temporal and occipital bones.

        seio sigmóide
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        Examples for "sigmoid sinus"
        Examples for "sigmoid sinus"
        1
        We describe the MRI features of sigmoid sinus thrombosis following mastoiditis in a 3-year-old girl.
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        2
        T2-weighted coronal MRI can diagnose both patency of the sigmoid sinus and epidural hematoma extending along the sinus groove.
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        3
        Conclusions: Erosion of the cortical plate overlying the sigmoid sinus is the most sensitive and specific CT finding for distinguishing coalescent from noncoalescent acute mastoiditis.
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        4
        Conclusions: Fistulas of the transverse- sigmoid sinuses with cortical reflux may require sacrifice of the parent sinus for cure.
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        Translations for sinus sigmoideus
        Portuguese
        seio sigmóide