Cerebral Venous Thrombosis Caused by Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension: A Case Report
10.13004/kjnt.2021.17.e21
- Author:
Kyung-Jae LEE
1
;
Sung-Tae KIM
;
Won-Hee LEE
;
Keun Soo LEE
;
Sung Hwa PAENG
;
Se-young PYO
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University, School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Korean Journal of Neurotrauma
2021;17(2):174-179
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
This case report presents a rare case of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) caused by spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH). The cause and prognosis of CVT can vary;CVT caused by SIH is uncommon and difficult to diagnose and treat. In this case, magnetic resonance imaging myelography showed definite cerebrospinal fluid leakage, and the patient's symptoms did not improve after conventional treatment. Furthermore, subdural hematoma occurred, causing mental deterioration; however, it improved dramatically after the blood patch procedure and burr hole drainage, which was performed after early cessation of anticoagulant therapy.
