A study of clinical, radiological and etiological profile of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis at a tertiary care center

ConclusionCVST is an important yet under recognized cause of intracranial hypertension and stroke in young. Clinical presentation is extremely varied and a high index of suspicion is needed. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) brain with Magnetic Resonance Venography (MRV) is the current diagnostic modality of choice. Elevated factor VIII and puerperium are the common etiologies in an Indian population. Management with anticoagulants is safe and has excellent clinical outcomes.
Source: Medical Journal Armed Forces India - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research