intracranial venous thrombosis Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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features of intracranial venous thrombosis
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headache
nausea and vomiting
reduced consciousness
2
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investigations for intracranial venous thrombosis
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MRI venography- gold standard (CT alternative)
3
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management of intracranial venous thrombosis
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anticoagulant: LMWH. warfarin for longer term
4
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sagittal sinus thrombosis presentation
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seizures and hemiplegia
parasagittal biparietal or bifrontal haemorrhagic infarctions
empty delta sing on venography
5
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presentation of cavernous sinus thrombosis
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periorbital erythema and oedema
ophthalmoplegia: 6th nerve damage
trigeminal nerve involvement- hyperaesthesia
central retinal vein thrombosis
