Oral contraceptives and cerebral venous thrombosis: case report and a brief review of literature

Sheerani, M.; Urfy, M.Zainul.Sajadeen.

Jpma. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association 56(11): 559-561

2006


ISSN/ISBN: 0030-9982
PMID: 17183993
Document Number: 596648
Cerebral venous thrombosis remains an important and sometimes an elusive cause of strokes. Oral contraceptives seem to have a strong causative association with this entity. We describe a case that highlights the importance of asking specific questions about oral contraceptive use in patients with strokes due to cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, especially, where the cause remains cryptic.

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