Abstract | INTRODUCTION: Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis is a rare condition that is generally associated with acute processes, one of the most important being mastoiditis. Associated prothrombotic disorders can be detected in approximately half of all cases, regardless of the aetiology. Patients usually present clinical symptoms like headache, convulsions and diminished level of awareness, this latter factor being linked to a poor prognosis. CASE REPORTS: CONCLUSIONS: The preferred diagnostic method is magnetic resonance imaging with venography, although in an emergency computerised tomography can help reach a diagnosis in a third of cases. In addition to treating the symptoms, anticoagulation is also accepted (degree of evidence 1B) to prevent further progression.
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Authors | P Velasco-Puyó, S Boronat-Guerrero, M del Toro-Riera, E Vázquez-Méndez, M Roig-Quilis |
Journal | Revista de neurologia
(Rev Neurol)
2009 Nov 16-30
Vol. 49
Issue 10
Pg. 529-32
ISSN: 1576-6578 [Electronic] Spain |
Vernacular Title | Hipertensión intracraneal asociada a trombosis de senos venosos cerebrales y mastoiditis. A propósito de dos casos pediátricos. |
PMID | 19859877
(Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Child, Preschool
- Female
- Humans
- Intracranial Hypertension
(complications, diagnosis, therapy)
- Male
- Mastoiditis
(complications, diagnosis, therapy)
- Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial
(complications, diagnosis, therapy)
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