Authors: Karci, A.; Boyaci, F.; Yaka, E.; Çakmur, R.; Men, S.; Elar, Z.

Source: The Journal of International Medical Research, Volume 33, Number 6, November 2005 , pp. 711-714(4)

Publisher: Field House Publishing

Abstract:

Cerebral venous thrombosis is an unusual condition characterized by headache, nausea, vomiting, focal deficits and epileptic seizures. In this case report we describe a patient who presented with headache and focal motor deficits after an uneventful Caesarean section, performed using combined spinal-epidural anaesthesia. Magnetic resonance imaging was performed because of the pronounced neurological symptoms, and a diagnosis of cerebral venous thrombosis was made. The patient was treated with anticoagulant agents and made a complete recovery. This case emphasizes the importance of considering cerebral venous thrombosis in the differential diagnosis of headache in the post-partum period prior to instituting conventional therapy.

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Keywords: CEREBRAL VENOUS THROMBOSIS; POST-DURAL PUNCTURE HEADACHE; SPINAL-EPIDURAL ANAESTHESIA

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2005-11-01

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