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Cerebral venous thrombosis with plasminogen deficiency
H S Schutta1, E C Williams, B G Baranski
1Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison.
Stroke
|March 1, 1991
Summary
Inherited plasminogen deficiency can lead to cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT). This case highlights the link between plasminogen deficiency and thrombophilia, emphasizing diagnostic imaging for CVT.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Hematology
- Neurology
Background:
- Inherited plasminogen deficiency is a rare condition.
- Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a serious neurological emergency.
- The association between plasminogen deficiency and thrombophilia requires further investigation.