Aetiological factors of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis in children

C. Leema Pauline; A. Viveka Saravanan; L A. Ravi

Volume : VII, Issue : IX, September - 2018

Aetiological factors of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis in children

C. Leema Pauline, A. Viveka Saravanan, L A. Ravi

Abstract :

Objectives: To determine the clinical profile, aetiology and prognosis of cereal venous sinus thrombosis in children beyond neonatal age group. Design: Descriptive study. Setting: Tertiary care teaching hospital. Method: Children with cereal venous thrombosis beyond neonatal age group were studied regarding age, sex, symptoms and signs, site of thrombosis, aetiology and prognosis. Results: There were 16 children with cereal venous thrombosis. Males (62.5%) predominated the study. Headache (62.5%) was the commonest symptom followed by vomiting, seizures, drowsiness, fever and focal deficits. Multiple venous sinuses were involved in the majority. 44% had septic causes. Nearly two thirds had a recovery.