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Jones AA, Peacock DJSJ, Guest W, Wilson LK, Zhou LW. Cortical Venous Thrombosis Caused by Venous Compression by Arachnoid Cyst. Neurohospitalist 2024; 14:464-465. [PMID: 39308464 PMCID: PMC11412454 DOI: 10.1177/19418744241262071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/25/2024] Open
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Clinical Problem Identification, work-up and treatment approach of isolated cortical venous thrombosis (ICVT) in the absence of traditional risk factors. Case Presentation A 66-year-old previously well male presenting with two episodes of left-sided spreading sensory symptoms, found to be secondary to ICVT from extrinsic compression by an arachnoid cyst. Key Teaching Points Early identification of structural abnormalities causing extrinsic venous compression and ICVT or cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is important for alternative treatment options and to avoid unnecessary testing.
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- Andrea A. Jones
- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Bogale Z, Geleto G, Yosef D, Abdo AA. Hemiparesis Caused by Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis during the Postpartum Period: A Case Report; Negelle Arsi General Hospital and Medical College, Ethiopia. Int Med Case Rep J 2024; 17:603-607. [PMID: 38911608 PMCID: PMC11192203 DOI: 10.2147/imcrj.s457170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024] Open
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Background Although rare, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVT) can result in significant neurological complications, particularly after childbirth. Early diagnosis poses a challenge due to symptom overlap with other conditions. Limited publications and underdiagnosis of CVT are prevalent in developing nations, notably in Ethiopia. Case A 29-year-old mother, having given birth four times, presented to the emergency department in her second month postpartum with complaints of persistent headaches and blurred vision over three weeks. Additionally, she reported sudden weakness on her right side for one day. Despite previous treatments for migraine headaches, she was diagnosed with CVT after magnetic resonance imaging/venography revealed blockage in the right anastomotic vein and the posterior segment of the superior sagittal sinus. Treatment commenced with the anticoagulant enoxaparin. During hospitalization, she experienced one episode of generalized seizures, leading to transfer to the intensive care unit where phenytoin was added. Subsequent diagnosis of papilledema occurred. After a 16-day hospital stay, she was discharged with warfarin, phenytoin, and acetazolamide. Oral anticoagulation and other medications ceased after six months of treatment, considering the postpartum period as a temporary risk factor for CVT. The patient currently maintains good health and has resumed normal activities. Conclusion Maintaining a high index of suspicion for CVT during the postpartum period and promptly conducting imaging scans are crucial for early diagnosis. This approach can halt neurological decline and facilitate immediate recovery through early therapeutic interventions.
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- Zerihun Bogale
- Internal Medicine Department, Negelle Arsi General Hospital and Medical College, Negelle Arsi, Oromia, Ethiopia
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- Radiology Department, Negelle Arsi General Hospital and Medical College, Negelle Arsi, Oromia, Ethiopia
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- Internal Medicine Department, Negelle Arsi General Hospital and Medical College, Negelle Arsi, Oromia, Ethiopia
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- Research and Community Service Office, Negelle Arsi General Hospital and Medical College, Negelle Arsi, Oromia, Ethiopia
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Asha SE, Prageshan J, Seidman Z. Derivation of a clinical decision rule to exclude cerebral venous sinus thrombosis in emergency department patients: A retrospective cohort study. Emerg Med Australas 2024; 36:288-294. [PMID: 38030393 DOI: 10.1111/1742-6723.14350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To derive a clinical decision rule to exclude cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) in the ED. A secondary aim was to derive a rule that incorporated clinical parameters and the non-contrast CT brain. METHODS Single-centre, retrospective cohort study. Patients suspected of CVST were identified from the radiology database for CT/MR venograms. Clinical features included in the rule were determined by literature review. The presence of these features in participants was determined by chart review. Variables were tested for univariate association with CVST using logistic regression. Variable selection was accomplished using a forward-stepwise process, calculating the sensitivity/specificity of a rule containing the variable of most significance, then repeating the process after adding the next most significant variable. RESULTS Forty-five out of 912 participants had confirmed CVST. The primary clinical rule was answering 'no' to all the following: any prothrombotic risk factor, age ≥54 years, confusion: sensitivity 95.6% (95% confidence interval [CI] 84.9-99.5%), specificity 40.9% (95% CI 37.6-44.2%), negative predictive value 99.4% (95% CI 97.9-99.9%) and positive predictive value 7.7% (95% CI 7.1-8.3%). The rule classified 39.5% of participants as CVST ruled out. The rule incorporating the non-contrast CT brain was answering 'no' to all the following: abnormal non-contrast CT brain, any prothrombotic risk-factor, age ≥54 years, confusion: sensitivity 100.0% (95% CI 91.6-100.0%), specificity 42.0% (95% CI 38.7-45.4%), negative predictive value 100.0% (95% CI not calculated) and positive predictive value 7.8% (95% CI 7.4-8.2%). The rule classified 40.0% of participants as CVST ruled out. CONCLUSIONS A clinical decision rule was derived to rule out CVST. These results require validation before adoption into clinical practice.
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- Stephen Edward Asha
- Emergency Department, St George Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- St George and Sutherland Clinical School, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Emergency Department, St George Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Emergency Department, St George Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Liu L, Zhou C, Jiang H, Wei H, Zhou Y, Wu Y, Zhang K, Li C, Duan J, Meng R, Zhou C, Ji X. Cortical vein involvement and its influence in a cohort of adolescents with cerebral venous thrombosis. Thromb J 2023; 21:78. [PMID: 37488565 PMCID: PMC10367417 DOI: 10.1186/s12959-023-00521-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Cortical vein thrombosis (CVT) is a rare form of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) in adolescent patients that has received little attention. We aimed to analyze the clinical and radiological features of adolescents with CVST and investigate the effects of CVT involvement. METHODS Patients aged ≥ 10 to ≤ 18 years and diagnosed with CVST were identified at Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University between January 2015 and August 2022 and divided into two groups according to the presence or absence of cortical vein involvement. Additionally, the patients were also categorized based on their sex. Clinical features, radiological characteristics, and 12-month follow-up outcomes were compared between the two groups. RESULTS Fifty-three adolescents, including 21 with CVT, were included (mean age: 15.2 ± 1.8 years; females, 54.7%). The CVT group was more likely to experience seizures (P = 0.028) and deterioration (28.6% vs. 6.2%, P = 0.047) during hospitalization than the non-CVT group. Poor short-term outcomes, based on the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score at discharge, were more common in adolescents with CVT (P = 0.007). The proportions of patients showing edema (42.9% vs. 6.2%, P = 0.004) and mass effect (P = 0.015) were significantly higher in the CVT group. Recanalization was observed in 61.9% and 82.1% of the patients in the CVT and non-CVT groups, respectively, during the first imaging review (median, 22 days). After a 12-month follow-up, female adolescents had more frequent resident secondary headaches than male adolescents (52.9% vs. 12.5%; P = 0.014). CONCLUSIONS Cortical vein involvement in adolescents with CVST was associated with a higher risk of epilepsy at presentation, deterioration during hospitalization, edema, and mass effect on acute imaging. Moreover, cortical vein involvement may lead to worse short-term outcomes. Sex differences require consideration in etiological analyses and prolonged follow-ups.
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- Lu Liu
- Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Institute of Brain Disorders, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Beijing Institute of Brain Disorders, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Emergency, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Institute of Brain Disorders, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
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- Beijing Institute of Brain Disorders, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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Feng D, Zou L, Qin H, Cai Q. Case report: An illusive cortical venous infarction mimicking glioma hemorrhage. Front Neurosci 2022; 16:1075885. [PMID: 36570842 PMCID: PMC9772549 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2022.1075885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Cortical vein thrombosis (CVT) is a rare subtype of cerebral venous thrombosis. Because CVT is rare and its clinical and imaging findings are atypical, the misdiagnosis of CVT may be extremely high. We report a case of cortical venous infarction (CVI) secondary to CVT. Due to the atypical symptoms, we were perplexed about confirming the diagnosis between CVI and glioma hemorrhage. Eventually, CVT was confirmed by pathology combined with imaging.
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- Dayun Feng
- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Clinical Skills Training Center, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, China,*Correspondence: Qing Cai
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Zhou Y, Jiang H, Wei H, Liu L, Zhou C, Ji X. Venous stroke–a stroke subtype that should not be ignored. Front Neurol 2022; 13:1019671. [PMID: 36277910 PMCID: PMC9582250 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.1019671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Based on the etiology, stroke can be classified into ischemic or hemorrhagic subtypes, which ranks second among the leading causes of death. Stroke is caused not only by arterial thrombosis but also by cerebral venous thrombosis. Arterial stroke is currently the main subtype of stroke, and research on this type has gradually improved. Venous thrombosis, the particular type, accounts for 0.5–1% of all strokes. Due to the lack of a full understanding of venous thrombosis, as well as its diverse clinical manifestations and neuroimaging features, there are often delays in admission for it, and it is easy to misdiagnose. The purpose of this study was to review the pathophysiology mechanisms and clinical features of arterial and venous thrombosis and to provide guidance for further research on the pathophysiological mechanism, clinical diagnosis, and treatment of venous thrombosis. This review summarizes the pathophysiological mechanisms, etiology, epidemiology, symptomatology, diagnosis, and treatment heterogeneity of venous thrombosis and compares it with arterial stroke. The aim is to provide a reference for a comprehensive understanding of venous thrombosis and a scientific understanding of various pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical features related to venous thrombosis, which will contribute to understanding the pathogenesis of intravenous stroke and provide insight into diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
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- Yifan Zhou
- Laboratory of Brain Disorders, Ministry of Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Disorders, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, Beijing Institute of Brain Disorders, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Laboratory of Brain Disorders, Ministry of Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Disorders, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, Beijing Institute of Brain Disorders, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Engineering Medicine, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Laboratory of Brain Disorders, Ministry of Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Disorders, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, Beijing Institute of Brain Disorders, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Chen Zhou
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- Laboratory of Brain Disorders, Ministry of Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Disorders, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, Beijing Institute of Brain Disorders, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Xunming Ji
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Reddy V, Wurtz M, Patel SH, McCarthy M, Raval AP. Oral contraceptives and stroke: Foes or friends. Front Neuroendocrinol 2022; 67:101016. [PMID: 35870646 DOI: 10.1016/j.yfrne.2022.101016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Incidents of strokes are increased in young women relative to young men, suggesting that oral contraceptive (OC) use is one of the causes of stroke among young women. Long-term exposures to the varying combinations of estrogen and progestogen found in OCs affect blood clotting, lipid and lipoprotein metabolism, endothelial function, and de novo synthesis of neurosteroids, especially brain-derived 17β-estradiol. The latter is essential for neuroprotection, memory, sexual differentiation, synaptic transmission, and behavior. Deleterious effects of OCs may be exacerbated due to comorbidities like polycystic ovary syndrome, sickle cell anemia, COVID-19, exposures to endocrine disrupting chemicals, and conventional or electronic cigarette smoking. The goal of the current review is to revisit the available literature regarding the impact of OC use on stroke, to explain possible underlying mechanisms, and to identify gaps in our understanding to promote future research to reduce and cure stroke in OC users.
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- Varun Reddy
- Peritz Scheinberg Cerebral Vascular Disease Research Laboratory, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami Florida 33136, USA; Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami Florida 33136, USA
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- Peritz Scheinberg Cerebral Vascular Disease Research Laboratory, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami Florida 33136, USA; Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami Florida 33136, USA
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- Peritz Scheinberg Cerebral Vascular Disease Research Laboratory, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami Florida 33136, USA; Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami Florida 33136, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami Florida 33136, USA
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- Peritz Scheinberg Cerebral Vascular Disease Research Laboratory, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami Florida 33136, USA; Department of Neurology, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami Florida 33136, USA; Bruce W. Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA.
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Magnetic Resonance Images, Pathological Features of Thrombus, and Expression of NLRP Inflammasome in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke. CONTRAST MEDIA & MOLECULAR IMAGING 2022; 2022:3464042. [PMID: 36072631 PMCID: PMC9398830 DOI: 10.1155/2022/3464042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The aim of this study was to investigate imaging features of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), pathological features of thrombus, and expression of nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptors protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome in acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Their relationship with the prognosis of patients was also explored. Sixty patients with AIS admitted to the hospital were selected as the observation group, and 20 healthy objects were in the control group. The shape of the thrombus was observed by MRI, pathological features of the thrombus were observed under hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, and the levels of NLRP3 inflammasome and inflammatory factors in serum were detected. The MRI-T2 weighted imaging (T2WI) signal ratio and plaque enhancement rate in the observation group were higher than those in the control group significantly (P < 0.05). In the observation group, the red/mixed thrombus in 6–12 h and 24 h were also much higher than that in 6 h (P < 0.05). The levels of NLRP3, interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-18 (IL-18), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the observation group were higher than those in the control group in 6 h, 6–12 h, and 24 h (P < 0.05), and those reached the highest levels in 24 h. The ratio of fibrins/platelets in the cardiogenic thrombus reached (63.8 ± 15.6) %, which was significantly higher than that in the large-artery atherosclerotic thrombus (49.5 ± 14.2) %, P < 0.05. The ratio of red blood cells (RBCs) in the large atherosclerotic thrombus was (30.7 ± 14.3) %, considerably lower than (42.9 ± 15.2) %, P < 0.05. The prognosis of patients with the fibrin/platelet-rich thrombus was highly lower than that with the RBC-rich thrombus (P < 0.05). The levels with poor prognosis were higher than those with good prognosis (P < 0.05). MRI could be used to assist in the assessment of brain conditions in patients with AIS. NLRP3 inflammasome was involved in the inflammatory response of AIS and can be used for predicting the poor prognosis, having a certain clinical application value. In addition, different types of thrombi also laid a certain impact on prognosis.
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Shen J, Tao Z, Chen W, Sun J, Li Y, Fu F. Malignant Isolated Cortical Vein Thrombosis as the Initial Manifestation of Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome: Lessons on Diagnosis and Management From a Case Report. Front Immunol 2022; 13:882032. [PMID: 35547735 PMCID: PMC9082262 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.882032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) with isolated cortical vein thrombosis (ICoVT) is an extremely rare but potentially malignant entity. It is particularly challenging to diagnose APS-related ICoVT because of the non-specific clinical manifestations and the frequent absence of typical neuroimaging. Moreover, there is currently limited knowledge on the clinical features and management strategies for the condition. Delays in diagnosis and treatment may lead to life-threatening consequences. Case Presentation We present a rare case of a 74-year-old Chinese woman who presented with sudden onset of headache and right arm weakness that mimicked acute ischemic stroke. Her initial computed tomography was unremarkable, and intravenous thrombolysis was performed. Serial neuroimages confirmed ICoVT 4 days after symptom onset, and low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) was started at a dose of 0.4 ml twice per day, according to the 2019 Chinese guidelines. The workup for the predisposing causes of ICoVT revealed triple positivity APS. LMWH dose was adjusted according to the anti-Xa chromogenic assay. However, the patient’s condition deteriorated rapidly, and there was a progressive enlargement of the venous infarction despite treatment with anticoagulants. Transtentorial herniation developed on day 12, and decompressive craniectomy was immediately performed. The patient’s symptoms did not improve significantly after surgery, and she remained aphasic and hemiplegic at the 3-month follow-up, with a modified Rankin Scale score of 5. Conclusion ICoVT is a rare yet potentially fatal manifestation of APS, and its diagnosis and treatment are extremely challenging. Timely diagnosis, prompt treatment, and close monitoring are essential to improve the clinical prognosis of patients with APS-related ICoVT.
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- Jie Shen
- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Zhang D, Chen Y, Wang J, Hu X. Intracranial hypotension as a contributor to isolated cortical vein thrombosis. Headache 2022; 62:212-219. [PMID: 35137399 DOI: 10.1111/head.14254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Isolated cortical vein thrombosis (ICVT), a rare type of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT), is diagnostically challenging in some cases, and intracranial hypotension (IH) is known to cause CVT. METHODS In this study, we reviewed the clinical and imaging characteristics of ICVT in patients with IH caused by spinal cerebrospinal fluid leakage, based on a literature review and investigation of cases from our hospital. RESULTS Between January 1, 2007, and November 1, 2019, 735 patients were diagnosed with IH at our hospital; three patients developed ICVT (incidence ~ 0.4%, 3/735), and the literature review yielded an additional 23 cases. Therefore, 26 patients (mean age 35.9 ± 11.4 years old) were included in this study. The most common symptoms were headache (100.0%, 26/26), focal neurological deficits (53.8%, 14/26), and seizure (34.6%, 9/26). The initial headache was orthostatic in 96.2% (25/26) of patients, and 38.5% (10/26) of patients reported a change in the headache pattern following diagnosis of ICVT. Neuroimaging findings associated with ICVT included the cord sign (61.5%, 16/26) and parenchymal brain lesions (46.2%, 12/26), such as intracerebral hemorrhage (30.8%, 8/26), hemorrhagic infarcts (11.5%, 3/26), and localized edema (11.5%, 3/26). The percentage of patients who received anticoagulation and epidural blood patch therapy was similar (69.2% [18/26] vs. 65.4% [17/26]), and most patients recovered completely (92.3%, 24/26). CONCLUSION IH should be considered in the differential diagnosis in patients with ICVT. Knowledge of the relevant clinical and neuroimaging features is important to facilitate early diagnosis for favorable prognosis.
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- Dan Zhang
- Department of Neurology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Neurology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Neurology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Neurology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, PR China
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Foschi M, Pavolucci L, Rondelli F, Amore G, Spinardi L, Rinaldi R, Favaretto E, Favero L, Russo M, Pensato U, Benini M, Barone V, Guarino M. Clinicoradiological Profile and Functional Outcome of Acute Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: A Hospital-Based Cohort Study. Cureus 2021; 13:e17898. [PMID: 34532197 PMCID: PMC8435069 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.17898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Introduction Acute cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) may result in a variety of clinical presentations, with headache being the most common. The relationship between clinical and neuroradiological characteristics in acute CVT patients is still not univocally characterized. Materials and methods We enrolled 32 consecutive acute CVT patients admitted to our emergency department from January 1, 2012, to June 30, 2019. Clinicoradiological associations and their relationship with the functional outcome at the discharge were tested. Results Headache was the presenting symptom in 85% of patients, more frequently subacute (82%), new-onset (67%), with unusual features in respect to prior headache episodes (100%), and associated with concomitant neurological symptoms/signs (74%). Patients with holocranial headache showed more frequent venous ischemia (VI) compared to those with bilateral and unilateral headache (50% vs. 20% vs. 0%, respectively; p=0.027). Patients with concomitant neurological defects had a higher prevalence of VI (50.0% vs. 15.0%; p=0.049) and superior sagittal sinus thrombosis (67% vs. 30%; p=0.043) than those without. Vomit was more frequently observed in patients with straight sinus thrombosis (67% vs. 8%; p=0.005). Increasing age and VI were independently associated with poor (modified Rankin scale (mRS) 2-5) functional outcome (odds ratio (OR) = 1.081, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.004-1.165; p=0.038 and OR = 12.089, 95% CI 1.141-128.104; p=0.039, respectively). Conclusions Our study confirms and enriches available data on the clinicoradiological profile of patients with acute CVT and suggests that increasing age and venous ischemia are independently associated with poor outcomes.
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- Matteo Foschi
- Department of Neuroscience, Neurology Unit, S.Maria delle Croci Hospital of Ravenna - AUSL Romagna, Ravenna, ITA.,Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, ITA
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- Department of Neuroscience, Neurology Unit, S.Maria delle Croci Hospital of Ravenna - AUSL Romagna, Ravenna, ITA
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- Neurology Unit, S.Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital of Bologna, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, ITA
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, ITA
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- Department of Experimental Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, Neuroradiology Unit, S.Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital of Bologna, Bologna, ITA
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- Neurology Unit, S.Orola-Malpighi University Hospital of Bologna, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, ITA
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- Department of Angiology and Blood Coagulation, Angiology and Blood Coagulation Unit, S.Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital of Bologna, Bologna, ITA
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- Department of Health Management, S.Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital of Bologna, Bologna, ITA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Division of Cardiology, S.Maria delle Croci Hospital of Ravenna, AUSL Romagna, Ravenna, ITA
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, Univesity of Bologna, Bologna, ITA
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, ITA
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, ITA
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- Neurology Unit, S.Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital of Bologna, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, ITA
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Karatsu K, Kikuchi R, Kanazawa T, Nakamura A, Miyazaki H. Sphenoparietal sinus and superficial middle cerebral vein thrombosis: A case report and review of literature. Neurochirurgie 2021; 68:432-436. [PMID: 34537210 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2021.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 08/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis is rare and might be overlooked by healthcare providers. It often occurs in the transverse sinuses, superior sagittal sinus, and the vein of Trolard. Sphenoparietal sinus (SPS) and/or superficial middle cerebral vein (SMCV) thrombosis is rare and only 12 cases reported in the literature. CASE DESCRIPTION We report a 47-year-old woman with iron deficiency anemia associated with myoma uteri who developed left SPS and SMCV thrombosis. She presented with sudden unconsciousness, right hemiplegia, and aphasia. Brain computed tomography showed subcortical hemorrhages in the left frontal and temporal lobes. Magnetic resonance imaging did not reveal the cause of the bleeding. Although antihypertensive treatment with nicardipine was initiated, she deteriorated into coma the next day and underwent emergency decompressive craniectomy. Thrombosis of the SMCV was identified during surgery. Re-examination of preoperative T2 star-weighted imaging revealed thrombosis of the SPS and SMCV. CONCLUSION All but one of the reviewed cases had the thrombosis develop on the left side, which may be attributed to anatomical and brain functional laterality. When an edematous change or cortical hemorrhage of unknown cause is encountered within the perisylvian region, especially on the left side, the possibility of SPS and SMCV thrombosis should be considered.
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Affiliation(s)
- K Karatsu
- Department of Neurosurgery, National Hospital Organization Tochigi Medical Center, 1-10-37, Nakatomatsuri, Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hiratsuka City Hospital, 1-19-1, Minamihara, Hiratsuka, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Hospital Organization Tochigi Medical Center, 1-10-37, Nakatomatsuri, Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hiratsuka City Hospital, 1-19-1, Minamihara, Hiratsuka, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hiratsuka City Hospital, 1-19-1, Minamihara, Hiratsuka, Kanagawa, Japan
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