Cerebral Venous Thrombosis in a Term Child: A Case Report

Abstract

Thrombosis of cerebral venous sinuses is a rare condition but can be associated with serious clinical consequences. Pathogenesis of thrombosis of cerebral venous sinus is still not clear. As there is diverse etiology but presentation is subtle, it often leads to delay in the diagnosis. We are reporting the case of a term male neonate born by LSCS (indication obstructed labour with meconium stained amniotic fluid) with diagnosis of severe birth asphyxia, Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy- stage II, probable sepsis, shock and Germinal Matrix Haemorrhage. The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of brain and magnetic resonance (MR) venogram done at 2 weeks of age showed superior saggital sinus thrombosis. Baby received anticoagulation therapy and extensive workup was done. Early neuroimaging in all the babies who has neonatal seizures will improve the identification and will warrant early treatment.

Keywords

• cerebral venous thrombosis
• neonatal thrombosis
• prothrombosis