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Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis in pediatric population – a literature review
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Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Wrocław, Poland
These authors had equal contribution to this work
Corresponding author
Alicja Dąbrowska
Wydział Lekarski, Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Piastów Śląskich we Wrocławiu, wyb. Ludwika Pasteura 1, 50-367 Wrocław
Wydział Lekarski, Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Piastów Śląskich we Wrocławiu, wyb. Ludwika Pasteura 1, 50-367 Wrocław
Ann. Acad. Med. Siles. 2025;79:12-16
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ABSTRACT
Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a rare neurological disorder in the pediatric population. It occurs in children of all ages; nevertheless, newborns and infants younger than three months represent up to 43% of cases. The etiology is multifactorial, often encompassing various predisposing conditions. An early and accurate diagnosis and well-chosen treatment are crucial for better outcomes. The process of diagnosis might cause several difficulties as the symptoms tend to be non-specific. In different age groups the neurological signs may vary, and thus elongate the time between the first contact with the doctor and the initiation of treatment. What is more, there is no marker that is suitable in this diagnostic course. Due to such difficulties, different neuroimaging techniques such as cranial ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, and magnetic resonance venography should be used. CVST might lead to severe neurological and cognitive complications. Fortunately, appropriate treatment can help lower the mortality rate and prevent those complications.
In this paper, we summarize the current knowledge of CVST in children.
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