IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-12-17502 Original Research Paper A CLINICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL STUDY IN PATIENTS WITH CEREBRAL VENOUS SINUS THROMBOSIS Sabir Dr. December 2018 7 12 01 02 ABSTRACT

 

Aim and objective: To study the cases of cerebral venous thrombosis clinically and radiologically.

Materials and methods: This prospective observational study was carried out in the department of Neurology, at Bombay hospital Indore. 75 patients included in this study, who were admitted to Bombay Hospital, Indore between July 2010 to June 2013. Patients of all age groups and both sexes were included in this study.

Result and Conclusion: Total 75 patients were taken. M: F ratio was 1:1.4 and mean age was 36 yrs. Puerperium was the most common risk factor in pregnant females. Headache (86%) was the most common presenting symptom with vomiting (64%) cases. CT scan is an extremely useful imaging in the acute stage. MRI and MRV are more sensitive in diagnosing CVT than CT scan.