A case report: venous sinus thrombosis in pregnancy

Authors

  • Abhilasha Singh Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6426-3470
  • Smiti Nanda Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pandit B. D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20174474

Keywords:

Pregnancy, Thromboembolism, Thrombosis

Abstract

Venous sinus thrombosis (VST) should be considered in the differential diagnosis of all unexplained central nervous system disorders of sudden onset. Etiological factors are subclinical forms of several common thrombophilic states occurring together, rather than the typical inherited and rare causes. Diagnosis is often missed because of the heterogeneity in clinical presentation and radiological investigation is essential for the diagnosis. Prognosis depends on the early detection. By correcting the cause, the complications can be prevented.

Author Biography

Abhilasha Singh, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India

Department of obstetrics and gynecology

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2017-09-23

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Case Reports