Case Reports
A patient with cerebral venous thrombosis associated with severe anaemia – a case report
Authors:
M. Hasitha Madusanka Dilruk ,
Lady Rdgway Hospital, Colombo, LK
Michael Jansz
Lady Rdgway Hospital, Colombo, LK
Abstract
This is a case presentation of a teenage girl presenting with an altered level of consciousness and a seizure preceded by fever and a limp. In the absence of a clear cause for the unresponsiveness, including inconclusive examination findings, further investigations were ordered including non-contrast CT brain. It showed evidence of cerebral venous thrombosis with thalamic infarcts. Anticoagulation treatment was started immediately and there was good response to treatment. Further analysis revealed severe anaemia which was attributed to iron deficiency due to prolong menstruation and poor dietary iron.
How to Cite:
Dilruk, M.H.M. and Jansz, M., 2020. A patient with cerebral venous thrombosis associated with severe anaemia – a case report. Journal of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, 7(2), pp.E122 1–8. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jpgim.8299
Published on
29 Dec 2020.
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