Congenital protein C deficiency and superior sagittal sinus thrombosis causing isolated intracranial hypertension.
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- 1 May 1994
- journal article
- case report
- Published by BMJ in Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry
- Vol. 57 (5) , 655-657
- https://doi.org/10.1136/jnnp.57.5.655
Abstract
The first case of a superior sagittal sinus thrombosis causing isolated intracranial hypertension as a result of congenital protein C deficiency is reported. Such a possibility must not be overlooked. Anticoagulation is recommended as a treatment for cerebral venous thrombosis. In the case of congenital protein C deficiency, vitamin K antagonists must be started cautiously due to the risk of skin necrosis.Keywords
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