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Magnetic resonance imaging of cerebral venous thrombosis secondary to “low-dose” birth control pills
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Magnetic resonance imaging of cerebral venous thrombosis secondary to “low-dose” birth control pills

David B. Granato, Carol R. Archer and Eric E. Awwad
Clinical imaging, Vol.13(3), pp.220-224
01/09/1989
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/0899-7071(89)90151-4
PMID: 2819587

Abstract

Angiography Cerebral venous thrombosis Computed tomography Magnetic resonance imaging Oral contraceptive pills
The clinical and radiographic features of cerebral deep venous thrombosis in a 21-year-old white woman are presented. This nulliparous patient presented with relatively mild clinical symptoms and progressing mental status changes. The only known risk factor was “low-dose” oral contraceptive pills. The magnetic resonance image (MRI) showed increased signal intensity from the internal cerebral veins, vein of Galen, and straight sinus. The diagnosis was confirmed by arterial angiography.

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