Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis in a young female misdiagnosed as migraine ending in a permanent vegetative state: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract Background Cerebral venous thrombosis refers to acute thrombosis or blood clots that can lead to strokes. This illness can be misdiagnosed as a migraine, resulting in a delay in management and catastrophic outcomes. We present a pitfall case that highlights the importance of careful history...

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Main Authors: Sana Alshurafa, Wadiah Alfilfil, Ayah Alshurafa, Khadijah Alhashim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-018-1846-1