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Cerebral venous thrombosis and hepatitis: case report

André Carvalho Felício1, Márcia Maiumi Fukujima, Jose Antônio Fiorot

  • 1Department of Neurology, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. cf.andre@terra.com.br

Arquivos De Neuro-Psiquiatria
|January 16, 2007
PubMed

Insights

Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is rarely linked to viral hepatitis. This case highlights CVT in a patient with coexisting hepatitis B and C, suggesting serological testing for these viruses in unexplained CVT cases.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Hepatology

Background:

  • Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a rare cerebrovascular disorder.
  • Infective etiologies of CVT are diverse, with viral hepatitis considered a rare association.
  • Understanding the link between viral infections and thrombosis is crucial for patient management.

Observation:

  • A 56-year-old male patient presented with symptoms of cerebral venous thrombosis.
  • The patient was diagnosed with concurrent hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections.
  • This case provides an opportunity to explore potential pathogenic mechanisms linking viral hepatitis and CVT.

Findings:

  • The study reports a rare case of CVT associated with hepatitis B and C coinfections.
  • Probable pathogenic mechanisms linking viral hepatitis B and C to CVT are discussed.
  • The findings suggest a potential, albeit rare, etiological connection.

Implications:

  • Hepatitis B and C serology should be considered in the etiological workup of patients with unexplained cerebral venous thrombosis.
  • Early identification of viral hepatitis in CVT patients may allow for targeted treatment and management.
  • Further research into the prothrombotic potential of viral hepatitis is warranted.

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