In this article, we will discuss various Causes of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis. So, let’s get started.
Causes
General
- Pregnancy and postpartum state
- Sepsis or septic shock
- Prolonged dehydration or hypotension
- Oral contraceptive use
- Polycythemia
- Sickle cell anemia
- Leukemia
- Hyperviscosity syndrome
- Antiphospholipid syndrome
- Deficiency of proteins C and S
- Debilitating states or malignancy
- Postoperative condition/state
- Cyanotic heart disease
Local
- Sinusitis
- Mastoiditis
- Otitis
- Pyogenic meningitis
- Subdural empyema
- Facial skin infection
- Trauma, e.g. head injury
- Jugular vein catheterization
- Skull fracture