Cerebral venous thrombosis during diabetic ketoacidosis. Issue 3 (1st March 2002)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Keane, S; Gallagher, A; Ackroyd, S; McShane, M A; Edge, J A
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 86:Issue 3(2002)
• Page Start: 204
• Page End: 205
• Publication Date: 2002-03-01
• Subjects: diabetic ketoacidosis -- cerebral venous thrombosis -- cerebral oedema; CT, computed tomography -- CVT, cerebral venous thrombosis -- DKA, diabetic ketoacidosis; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/adc.86.3.204
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-9888

Abstract

Abstract : Neurological deterioration during an episode of diabetic ketoacidosis is usually assumed to be caused by cerebral oedema. We present a case of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis presenting in a similar manner, also associated with severe iron deficiency anaemia. Computed tomography scanning provided the correct diagnosis and allowed institution of anticoagulation with improvement in neurological outcome. Neuroimaging should always be performed in suspected cerebral oedema associated with diabetic ketoacidosis in order to exclude other pathologies.