DEEP CEREBRAL VENOUS THROMBOSIS IN ADULTS-A STUDY OF THREE CASES

The classic features of thrombosis of the deep cerebral venous system are severe dysfunction of the diencephalon, reflected by coma and disturbances of eye movements and pupillary reflexes, resulting in poor outcome. Deep cerebral venous system thrombosis is an underdiagnosed condition when symptoms are mild, even in the presence of a venous hemorrhagic congestion. The diagnosis should be strongly suspected if the lesion is in the basal ganglia or thalamus, and especially if it is bilateral. Early identification of thrombosis and treatment with anticoagulants improves the outcome