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Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis

A rare type of stroke caused by clotting in the brain's veins.

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What is Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis?

Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis is a rare vascular disease in which clots form in the veins draining blood from the brain or in the dural sinuses. Unlike classic arterial stroke, it usually occurs in young women and is associated with pregnancy, the postpartum period, or oral contraceptive use.

Symptoms can be wide-ranging; headache is the most common finding and worsens progressively throughout the day. Seizures, altered consciousness, paralysis, and visual disturbances may follow.

Early diagnosis and anticoagulant therapy are life-saving. MR venography and CT venography are used in diagnosis.

Symptoms

Progressively worsening headache
Seizures (especially focal)
One-sided weakness
Visual field loss
Double vision
Nausea and vomiting
Altered consciousness

Risk Factors

Pregnancy and postpartum period
Oral contraceptive use
Thrombophilia (clotting disorders)
Dehydration
Head and sinus infections
Cancer
Behçet's disease and other autoimmune diseases

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • If a new type of progressively worsening headache is present
  • If headache is accompanied by seizure, weakness, or visual loss
  • New neurological symptoms during pregnancy or postpartum
  • When papilledema is detected
  • Unexplained altered consciousness

Treatment Methods

01
Heparin or low molecular weight heparin
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Long-term oral anticoagulation (3-12 months)
03
Investigation of triggering causes
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Seizure control
05
Management of intracranial pressure
06
Antibiotic therapy if infection is present

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