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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

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

Physical Examination

Appearance of the Patient

The patient is often confused due to increased intracranial pressure.[1]

Vital Signs

Pulse

– Regular

Bradycardia

Eyes

Papilledema may be present.

Diplopia

– Blurriness of vision

Neuromuscular

References

References

  1. 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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