Title : Clinical profile of cerebral venous thrombosis
Abstract:
Cerebral venous thrombosis is a rare neurological disorder that can be diagnosed clinically and neuro-radiologically. The prognosis of this disease is good in most cases. However, if it is complicated by a stroke, it can lead to death or disability. Cerebral vein thrombosis accounts for 0.5% of all causes of stroke. The incidence of asymptomatic cerebral vein thrombosis is 0.22-1.32 per 100,000 population, annually.
According to international studies, there are certain predisposing factors for cerebral venous thrombosis, including genetic and acquired blood clotting disorders, obesity, hormonal contraceptives, pregnancy, postpartum, tumors, infections, head and neck injuries, and mechanical implants.
Due to the above reasons, children and young adults are more likely to suffer from brain tissue stroke. In terms of gender, women are three times more likely to be affected than men.
Clinical symptoms of headaches are present in 90% of all cases, and this is due to increased intracranial pressure due to thrombosis of the large cerebral veins. Ophthalmological examination reveals signs of cystic edema of the optic nerve
Keywords: Cerebral venous thrombosis, headache, seizures, intracerebral stroke
