Thrombus formation in a dilated torcula following aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage

Abstract

A case of thrombus formation occurring within a dilation of the dural venous sinuses following aneurysmal sub-arachnoid haemorrhage is presented. Acute neurological deterioration accompanied propagation of the thrombus. The patient was anticoagulated on day 5 post-SAH with no haemorrhagic complications and made a full recovery. The optimum time to commence anticoagulation is not clear and is discussed.

Keywords::

• abnormality
• subarachnoid haemorrhage
• thrombosis
• venous sinus

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