Cerebral venous thrombosis imagiologic features in a pregnant woman.

Authors

  • Maria Madalena Ferreira Serviço de Neurorradiologia, Hospital de Santo António dos Capuchos, Lisboa, Portugal.
  • Ana Cristina Rios
  • Isabel Fragata
  • José Tiago Baptista
  • Rui Manaças
  • João Reis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.327

Abstract

Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a relatively rare but serious condition potentially reversible upon accurate diagnosis and adequate therapy. The peri-partum state and pregnancy are predisposing factors and TVC accounts for about 6% of maternal deaths. Its clinical symptoms depend on the the thrombus site and extension, and also on the existing collateral vessels network. We present the case of a 33 year-old woman, 13 weeks pregnant, that complained of headaches and whose cranial magnetic resonance imaging revealed a subtotal oclusión of the superior sagittal sinus. We discuss the imaging features of dural venous thrombosis in the acute phase.

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Published

2011-02-28

How to Cite

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Ferreira MM, Rios AC, Fragata I, Baptista JT, Manaças R, Reis J. Cerebral venous thrombosis imagiologic features in a pregnant woman. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2011 Feb. 28 [cited 2024 Apr. 18];24(1):193-8. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/327

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Arquivo Histórico