Postdural Puncture Superior Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis in a Juvenile Case of Clinically Isolated Syndrome. (19th October 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Michel, Miriam; Haberlandt, Edda; Baumann, Matthias; Entenmann, Andreas; Wagner, Michaela; Rostasy, Kevin
• Other Names: Li Albert M. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in pediatrics. Volume 2015(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-10-19
• Subjects: Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Pediatrics; Pediatrics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1155/2015/358164
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6803

Abstract

Abstract : Background . The causes of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) are manifold as is its clinical presentation. Case . We report the case of a CVT following lumbar puncture and intravenous glucocorticosteroid therapy in a female adolescent with a clinically isolated syndrome and risk factors for thrombosis. Conclusion . In adolescent patients with acute inflammatory disease undergoing lumbar puncture followed by intravenous high-dose glucocorticosteroid therapy, one should be aware of the elevated risk for thrombosis. A persistent headache with change in the headache pattern and loss of a postural component might be a sign for CVT, requiring emergency imaging of the brain.