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Latent cerebral venous and sinus thrombosis
Henri Paul Bienfait1, Sjoerd van Duinen, Jos T J Tans
1Department of Neurology, Gelre Hospital, location Lukas, Albert Schweitzerlaan 31, PO Box 9014,7300 DS Apeldoorn, The Netherlands. P.Bienfait@Gelre.nl
Journal of Neurology
|April 18, 2003
Summary
Latent cerebral venous and sinus thrombosis (CVST) is rare in older adults, contrary to previous assumptions. A new autopsy study found a significantly lower incidence than earlier research suggested.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pathology
- Public Health
Background:
- The true incidence of cerebral venous and sinus thrombosis (CVST) remains largely unknown.
- Previous autopsy studies suggested a higher prevalence of CVST in older adults than clinically recognized.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence of latent cerebral venous and sinus thrombosis (CVST) in patients aged 60 years and older.
- To compare findings with historical autopsy data.
Main Methods:
- A prospective autopsy study was conducted on 102 patients aged 60+ over two years.
- Brains were examined for thrombosis in major venous sinuses; clinical data and mortality statistics were also reviewed.
Main Results:
- One case of latent CVST was identified in 102 autopsies, yielding a significantly lower incidence than previously reported (p < 0.01).
- The study found latent CVST to be rare in this demographic.
Conclusions:
- Latent cerebral venous and sinus thrombosis (CVST) appears to be rare in individuals aged 60 and older.
- This study challenges prior assumptions about the prevalence of CVST in autopsy series.