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Volume 2024, Issue 1
  • ISSN: 0253-8253
  • EISSN: 2227-0426

Abstract

Introduction: Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a rare and life-threatening condition that may be encountered during pregnancy and puerperium. The diagnosis of CVST is a challenge because of its varied presentation.

Case Report: A 28-year-old woman presented with headache, projectile vomiting, and generalized tonic–clonic seizures 10 days after delivery by cesarean section. She had an uneventful antenatal period of 38 weeks of gestation. High clinical suspicion and the availability of magnetic resonance venography helped in making a diagnosis of CVST. She was successfully managed with a low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) and anti-epileptic therapy with no residual complications.

Discussion: Pregnancy induces several prothrombotic changes in the coagulation system that predispose to CVST. These changes persist for six to eight weeks after birth. Infection and cesarean section are the additional risk factors for CVST during puerperium. The symptoms of CVST depend on the sinuses and veins involved, raised intracranial pressure, and the extent of brain parenchymal injury.

Conclusion: Greater awareness of the disease and the availability of imaging modalities have contributed to the early diagnosis and favorable outcomes in these cases. LMWH is the main stay of treatment in this disease.

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