intracranial venous thrombosis Flashcards
1
Q
general features
A
headache
nausea and vomit
reduced consciousness
2
Q
Ix
A
MRI venography is gold standard
3
Q
Mx
A
anticoagulation
- LMWH used acutely
- warfarin longer term
4
Q
sagittal sinus thrombosis - features
A
most common
seizures, hemiplegia
empty delta sign on venography
5
Q
cavernous sinus thrombosis - features
A
periorbital oedema
ophthalmoplegia
6
Q
cavernous sinus thrombosis - can be due to
A
local infection e.g. sinusitis
