PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Algahtani, Hussein A.
AU  - Aldarmahi, Ahmed A.
AU  - Al-Rabia, Mohammed W.
AU  - Yar, Wail N.
TI  - Reversible Parkinsonism caused by deep cerebral venous sinus thrombosis
DP  - 2013 Oct 01
TA  - Neurosciences Journal
PG  - 378--381
VI  - 18
IP  - 4
4099  - http://nsj.org.sa/content/18/4/378.short
4100  - http://nsj.org.sa/content/18/4/378.full
SO  - Neurosciences (Riyadh)2013 Oct 01; 18
AB  - Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is an uncommon but serious disorder with highly variable clinical presentation. Over the past decade, more cases of CVST have been diagnosed more frequently and at an early stage of the disease process. This is mainly attributed to increased awareness by neurologists and the availability of sensitive non-invasive neuro-imaging techniques. Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis often affects children, adolescents, and young adults with female preponderance. We report a case of Parkinsonism secondary to deep CVST (DCVST), which recovered completely following treatment. Recognition of DCVST as a cause for Parkinsonism is of paramount importance due to its reversibility and favorable outcome when appropriately managed.