Cerebral sinus venous thrombosis in hypothyroidism, hyponatremia and hypertension - A case report
Journal Title: International Archives of Integrated Medicine - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
45-years-old male, hypertensive presented to the emergency in a state of unconsciousness after an attack of GTCS. Investigations revealed hypothyroidism, hyponatremia and Cerebral Sinus Venous Thrombosis (CSVT) on CT scan and CT Venogram. Other routine investigations were normal. This rare presentation of CSVT with hypothyroidism and hyponatremia was corrected with Eltroxin alone.
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Nagjere Shirisha, E. A. Ashok Kumar
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