Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis physical examination
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[2] Sharmi Biswas, M.B.B.S
Overview
Physical examination in cerebral venous thrombosis is mostly related to intracranial hypertension as papilledema, hypertension. Weakness of muscles in single side of the body might be found.
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
The patient is often confused due to increased intracranial pressure.[1]
Vital Signs
Pulse
– Regular
Eyes
– Papilledema may be present.
– Diplopia
– Blurriness of vision
Neuromuscular
References
- ↑ Stam J (2005). “Thrombosis of the cerebral veins and sinuses”. N. Engl. J. Med. 352 (17): 1791–8. doi:10.1056/NEJMra042354. PMID 15858188.
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