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Congenital protein C deficiency and superior sagittal sinus thrombosis causing isolated intracranial hypertension.

1994; BMJ; Volume: 57; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1136/jnnp.57.5.655

1468-330X

C Confavreux, Pascal Brunet, P. Petiot, M. Berruyer, M Trillet, G Aimard,

Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

The first case of a superior sagittal sinus thrombosis causing isolated intracranial hypertension as a result of congenital protein C deficiency is reported. Such a possibility must not be overlooked. Anticoagulation is recommended as a treatment for cerebral venous thrombosis. In the case of congenital protein C deficiency, vitamin K antagonists must be started cautiously due to the risk of skin necrosis.