Thrombophilic Evaluation in Cases of Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis
Journal Title: Oman Medical Journal - Year 2018, Vol 33, Issue 6
Abstract
We read with interest the article entitled ‘Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis in a Patient with Meningococcal Meningitis’, published in the January 2018 issue of the Oman Medical Journal.
Authors and Affiliations
Helia Hemasian, Atousa Hakamifard
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