RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis
JF Neurosciences Journal
JO Neurosciences (Riyadh)
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 11
OP 16
VO 19
IS 1
A1 Hussein A. Algahtani
A1 Ahmed A. Aldarmahi
YR 2014
UL http://nsj.org.sa/content/19/1/11.abstract
AB Cerebral venous thrombosis is a rare serious neurological disorder that may cause vital or morbid consequences if not diagnosed and treated promptly. It is a unique cerebrovascular disorder that predominantly affects adults in their third and fourth decades. The incidence of CVST in adults is estimated to be 4 cases per million of the population, and 7 cases per million in children. In the last 2 decades, the awareness and prognosis of the disease have improved due to development of sophisticated neuroimaging techniques and effective treatment. This comprehensive review of the topic aims to improve knowledge among neurologists and internists who are involved in the management of these patients.