Abstract
Background: Incidence of 3-4 cases / 1 million. Most commonly affects young to middle aged1 and women4. CVST most commonly involves superior saggital sinus (72%) followed by lateral sinus (70%) 2.CVST presents with a wide spectrum of symptoms and signs. MRI with MRV is almost 100% diagnostic. Therefore, a prospective observational study has been undertaken to describe the clinical profile, diagnosis and prognosis of CSVT.
Patients and Methods: 40 patients of CSVT were taken up for the study and followed until discharge from the hospital or death.
Conclusion: Uncommon condition. It is an important cause of stroke especially in the peripartum settings and is one of the common causes of stroke in young.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Mouleeswara Kumar Tamma
MIMS, Nellimarla,Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i1.162
