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Neonatal Cerebral Sinovenous Thrombosis and the Main Perinatal Risk Factors-A Retrospective Unicentric Study.

Authors :
Filip C
Zonda GI
Vasilache IA
Scripcariu IS
Vicoveanu P
Dima V
Socolov D
Paduraru L
Source :
Children (Basel, Switzerland) [Children (Basel)] 2022 Aug 07; Vol. 9 (8). Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Aug 07.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

(1) Background: Neonatal cerebral sinovenous thrombosis (CSVT) is a rare disorder, associated with long-term neurological sequelae. The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the most commonly encountered perinatal risk factors for this disease in a cohort of newborns from Romania. (2) Methods: The medical records of neonatal CSVT patients treated between January 2017 and December 2021 were descriptively assessed. (3) Results: The study included nine neonates, five males (55.56%) and four females (44.44%), who were born at term. The most commonly presented clinical manifestations were feeding difficulties, lethargy, respiratory distress, loss of consciousness, and seizures. Maternal-inherited thrombophilia, male sex, complicated delivery, perinatal asphyxia, and mechanical ventilation were frequently identified as potential risk factors for developing CSVT. The lesions were more frequently localized in the superior sagittal sinus (n = 7; 77.78%), followed by the transverse (n = 4; 44.44%), sigmoid (n = 2; 22.22%), and cavernous (n = 1; 11.11%) sinuses. Low-molecular-weight heparin was administered to all patients, and two of them died from thrombotic complications. (4) Conclusions: Recognition of potential risk factors and a prompt diagnosis of neonatal CSVT could lead to better patient management and to a reduction of severe complications.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2227-9067
Volume :
9
Issue :
8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Children (Basel, Switzerland)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36010072
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/children9081182