Central venous thrombosis misdiagnosed as eclampsia in an emergency department. Issue 1 (21st December 2007)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Savage, H; Harrison, M
• Is Part Of: Emergency medicine journal. Volume 25:Issue 1(2008)
• Page Start: 49
• Page End: 50
• Publication Date: 2007-12-21
• Subjects: Emergency medicine -- Periodicals; 616.02505
• DOI: 10.1136/emj.2007.047076
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1472-0205

Abstract

Abstract : Central venous sinus thrombosis can present in the emergency department with a diverse range of symptoms and signs, including a non-neurological scenario, and it thus poses a diagnostic challenge. It is amenable to treatment, so a patient history and awareness of the condition prompts early diagnosis and instigation of treatment which may reduce morbidity and mortality.