Epidemiological, Clinical Characteristics and Evolving Profile of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis in the Far Ouest of Algeria

Authors: Zahira BB and Djaoued BK

DOI: 10.23880/nnoaj-16000145

Volume 5, Issue 1

Abstract

Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is rare conditions related to occlusions of isolated dural sinuses or occlusions of cortical veins. They are characterized by their clinical and radiological polymorphism. 1.1. Methods: Our work is a descriptive (between January 2010 to December 2015). We collected 96 patients, all over the age of 18 years, for which we studied the epidemiological, clinical, and paraclinical presentations, and evolution outcomes. 1.2. Results: The average age in our study was 36.65 ± 6.1years with predominance in females (sex ratio 0,1 Clinical presentation was sub-acute in 73,9% of all cases. CIH syndrome was the most common presenting symptom (51,1% and focal symptoms in 25% of cases. Thrombosis was mainly located at the superior sagittal sinus (44,8%) followed by the lateral sinus (20,8%). Cerebral CT scan showed hemorrhagic venous infarction (73,9%). Identified causes were polymorphic and associated, dominated by post-partum (25%). Septic causes remained significant (19, 8%). The outcome was favorable in 75% of cases. 1.3. Conclusion: CTV is a thrombotic condition that is not as rare as thought, requiring early diagnosis and emergency management.

Keywords: Epidemiology; Cerebral Venous Thrombosis; Tlemcen; Algeria

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