Cerebral vein thrombosis (CVT): investigations

Evidence-based neurology checklist on cerebral vein thrombosis (cvt): investigations: Thrombophilia tests: indications A previous history of venous thrombosis A family history of venous thrombosis Young age at presentation of CVT CVT without any risk factors Thrombophilia tests: screening D-dimer…

Thrombophilia tests: indications

  • A previous history of venous thrombosis
  • A family history of venous thrombosis
  • Young age at presentation of CVT
  • CVT without any risk factors

Thrombophilia tests: screening

D-dimer

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRV): features

Computed tomography venogram (CTV): benefits

Computed tomography venogram (CTV): diagnostic signs

Paramagnetic-sensitive MRI sequences

Other imaging techniques

MRV sequences for cortical vein thrombosis

Radiological differential

Synonym

References

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  4. Kuo YH, Chao CM, Lai CC. Cord sign in cerebral venous thrombosis. QJM 2018; 111:339.
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