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Hereditary protein S deficiency presenting with cerebral sinus thrombosis in an adolescent girl
J H Koelman1, C M Bakker, W C Plandsoen
1Department of Neurology, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Journal of Neurology
|February 1, 1992
Abstract:
A 14-year-old girl, on oral contraceptives for 3 months, presented with cerebral sinus thrombosis. Investigation revealed underlying hereditary protein S deficiency. This uncommon cause of cerebral sinus thrombosis and the possible association with oral contraceptives are discussed.