Med. praxi. 2015;12(2):92-94

Cerebral venous thrombosis in young women

MUDr.Jiří Neumann, MUDr.Jan Pouzar, MUDr.Ján Macko, MUDr.Petra Bodnárová, MUDr.Jan Kubík

Neurologické oddělení a iktové centrum, Krajská zdravotní, a.s. &ndash, Nemocnice Chomutov

Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a disease of the cerebral veins and sinuses, with a number of acquired and congenital factors being

involved in its development. It is a serious condition manifested by a variety of clinical signs and a variable course. CVT occurs in

both sexes and all age groups, with newborns and women of childbearing age being most commonly affected. The occurrence of CVT

in young women is particularly increased in the postpartum period, when taking hormonal contraception, and in thrombophilia. The

thrombophilic state is a haemostasis disorder characterized by an increased tendency to blood coagulation and thrombus formation.

We report a group of 11 young women with CVT in whom we evaluated the predisposing factors, initial symptoms, and clinical condition.

Keywords: cerebral venous thrombosis, hormonal contraception, thrombophilia

Published: April 24, 2015  Show citation