Abstract

HERNANDEZ-GUZMAN, Alejandro  and  DELGADO-GUTIERREZ, Julián. Postpartum cerebral venous sinus thrombosis: a case report and literature review. Rev Colomb Obstet Ginecol [online]. 2009, vol.60, n.2, pp.188-192. ISSN 0034-7434.

The case of a young woman presenting neurological symptoms during post-natal care (puerperium) is described; she suffered from headaches and seizures after delivery in the obstetric ward. Differential diagnosis included postpartum eclampsia or infection. More exhaustive evaluation revealed cerebral venous sinus trombosis (CVST); her state improved until hospital discharge after 15 days and recovery of her state of awareness following anticoagulant therapy. The exams revealed associated prothrombotic illness. The pertinent literature was reviewed and the most frequently associated risk factors and differential diagnoses were established.

Keywords : venous sinus thrombosis; postpartum seizure; cerebrovascular disorder; eclampsia; neurological symptoms; risk factors.

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