Supine headache and papilledema: A case and review of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis

Abstract

Key clinical message Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) should be on the differential for intracranial hypertension, and the preferred diagnostic tests are CT venogram or MR venography. Abstract Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a rare cause of stroke and is on the differential for intracranial hypertension. Non‐contrast head CT is often normal. CT venogram or MR venography are the preferred diagnostic tests, as was required in our patient. We review the presentation, diagnosis, and management of CVST.

Keywords

• cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST)
• magnetic resonance venogram (MRV)