Double Thrombosis- Interesting Case of Polycythemia Vera

Abstract

Polycythemia vera is a myeloproliferative disorder which has a varied manifestation, one of it being venous thrombosis and arterial thrombosis which significantly contributes to the mortality and morbidity. A 30-year-old male with history of deep vein thrombosis presented with history of headache and seizures and was diagnosed to have cortical venous sinus thrombosis with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) brain and complete blood count showed elevated haemoglobin and Packed Cell Volume (PCV). On evaluation patient was found to be positive for Polycythemia vera. We report this case with recurrent venous thrombosis which is a rare manifestation of polycythemia. Patient was managed with Adequate hydration, phlebotomy, Heparin, aspirin, Tablet Acetrom and Tablet. Hydroxyurea Patient was discharged after improving symptomatically

Keywords

• cortical venous sinus thrombosis
• deep vein thrombosis
• janus kinase (jak)-2