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Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis as an initial manifestation of primary antiphospholipid syndrome.

Authors :
Chia-Lin Tsai
Dueng-Yuan Hueng
Wen-Long Tsao
Jiann-Chyun Lin
Source :
American Journal of Emergency Medicine; May2013, Vol. 31 Issue 5, pe1-e3, 3p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis is a rare neurologic manifestation of antiphospholipid syndrome. We report a case of a 49-year-old woman who presented to the emergency department with recurrent episodes of transient clumsiness of the left upper extremity. The results of unenhanced brain computed tomography and electroencephalography were unremarkable. Serial neuroimages revealed superior sagittal sinus thrombosis. Thrombophilia screen disclosed positive lupus anticoagulant. In this case report, we aim to emphasize the significance of recognizing an unusual presentation of antiphospholipid syndrome. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07356757
Volume :
31
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
American Journal of Emergency Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
123509240
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2012.12.020