Venous Thrombosis: Causes and Imaging Appearance

Andrew Steven; Prashant Raghavan; Wilson Altmeyer; Dheeraj Gandhi

doi:10.1016/j.hoc.2016.03.008

Venous Thrombosis: Causes and Imaging Appearance

Hematol Oncol Clin North Am. 2016 Aug;30(4):867-85. doi: 10.1016/j.hoc.2016.03.008.

Authors

Andrew Steven¹, Prashant Raghavan², Wilson Altmeyer³, Dheeraj Gandhi²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Maryland Medical System, 22 South Green Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].
² Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Maryland Medical System, 22 South Green Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
³ Department of Radiology, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900, USA.

PMID: 27444001
DOI: 10.1016/j.hoc.2016.03.008

Abstract

Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis is an elusive diagnosis with profound potential neurologic consequences. Although there are numerous reported predisposing conditions, by far the most common is a prothrombotic hypercoagulable state. Recent advances in MRI and computed tomography have improved diagnostic accuracy for this increasingly recognized disorder. Familiarity with imaging techniques and potential pitfalls is essential for accurate diagnosis and management of these patients.

Keywords: Cortical vein thrombosis; Dural sinus thrombosis; Dural venous sinus thrombosis; MRV; Sinus thrombosis; Venography; Venous thrombosis.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Magnetic Resonance Angiography / methods*
Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial* / diagnostic imaging
Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial* / therapy
Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
Venous Thrombosis* / diagnostic imaging
Venous Thrombosis* / therapy