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

J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 1994 May;57(5):655-7. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.57.5.655.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cerebral Angiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Protein C / analysis
  • Protein C Deficiency*
  • Pseudotumor Cerebri / etiology*
  • Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial / complications*
  • Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial / diagnostic imaging

Substances

  • Protein C