CEREBRAL INFARCTION CAUSED BY CEREBRAL VENOUS THROMBOSIS ASSOCIATED WITH IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA

Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a rare condition and has a wide spectrum of symptoms, which makes it difficult to diagnose. CVT has been reported to be associated with various etiologies. However, there are few reported cases of CVT in association with iron deficiency anemia (IDA). Here we report a case of venous infarction caused by CVT associated with IDA. The patient had a good prognosis after iron supplementation and anticoagulation therapy. Since IDA can potentially cause CVT, treatment for IDA may be an important strategy to prevent cerebral infarction caused by CVT.