Radiological diagnosis of cerebral venous thrombosis in paediatric age group by Magnetic resonance venography: Pictorial essay

  • Dr Partha Sarathi Sarkar St Johns Medical College, Koramangala, Bangalore
  • Dr Pravin Ranganath Bhosale Government Medical College, Miraj
  • Dr Rekha B. P St Johns Medical College, Koramangala, Bangalore
  • Dr Debadatta Hajari St Johns Medical College, Koramangala, Bangalore
  • Dr Ravi V Hoisala St Johns Medical College, Koramangala, Bangalore.
Keywords: CVT, MRI, MR Venography, Paediatrics

Abstract

Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) in paediatric age group is often associated with nonspecific clinical complaints. Underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis of cerebral venous thrombosis can lead to severe consequences. Associated findings and complications include haemorrhagic infarction, cortical laminar necrosis, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, parenchymal atrophy and extra-axial haemorrhage. Morbidity and mortality can be significant and long-term neurological sequelae include developmental delay, seizures, sensorimotor and visual deficits. This review highlights the need for early detection of CVT, its associations and complications by Magnetic resonance imaging with Magnetic resonance venography. The various etiologies have also been Discussed.

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Radiological diagnosis of cerebral venous thrombosis in paediatric age group by Magnetic resonance venography: Pictorial essay
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DOI: 10.17511/ijpr.2016.i07.13
Published: 2016-07-31
How to Cite
Dr Partha Sarathi Sarkar, Dr Pravin Ranganath Bhosale, Dr Rekha B. P, Dr Debadatta Hajari, & Dr Ravi V Hoisala. (2016). Radiological diagnosis of cerebral venous thrombosis in paediatric age group by Magnetic resonance venography: Pictorial essay. Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research, 3(7), 536-542. https://doi.org/10.17511/ijpr.2016.i07.13
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