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I would like to know about cerebral vein thrombosis venous sinus thrombosis?

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Cerebral vein thromb: It is formation of blood clots in cerebral veins/venous sinuses in brain. It could cause altered mental status or hemiplegia or stroke. In severe cases it needs open thrombectomy or thrombolytic therapy. If there are any seizures then it needs anticonvulsant medications.

Answered 1/26/2014

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