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A young woman recovered fully from extensive cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) after anticoagulation therapy. Predisposing factors included oral contraceptives, smoking, and anticardiolipin antibodies.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Vascular Medicine
- Thrombosis Research
Background:
- Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a rare but serious condition.
- CVT can present with diverse neurological symptoms, posing diagnostic challenges.
Observation:
- An 18-year-old woman presented with fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, and focal neurological deficits.
- Extensive CVT was diagnosed using computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Findings:
- The patient received anticoagulation therapy for CVT.
- Complete neurological recovery was achieved within three months.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and anticoagulation are crucial for favorable outcomes in CVT.
- Identifying predisposing factors such as oral contraceptive use, smoking, and anticardiolipin antibodies is important for prevention and management.
Abstract:
An 18-year-old woman with extensive cerebral venous thrombosis is described. The symptoms were fever, headache, nausea, vomiting and focal deficits. The diagnosis was confirmed by CT and MRI. Anticoagulation was given. Full restitution was achieved within three months. Possible predisposing factors were use of oral contraceptive, smoking and anticardiolipin antibodies. The causes, symptoms, investigations and possible modes of therapy are discussed.