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Papilledema and cerebral venous sinus thrombosis due to polycythemia vera
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Vasanthakumaran, Tamilarasy Daniel, Rachula |
| Copyright Year | 2017 |
| Abstract | The following case reports of a young male, a chronic alcoholic and smoker, who presented with an episode of severe headache and was admitted to emergency department in a tertiary care hospital. Clinical examination showed patient to have bilateral papilledema. Further investigations showed cerebral venous sinus thrombosis and polycythemia vera. This case report emphasizes the importance of a thorough ophthalmic and neurological evaluation along with relevant biochemical investigations in patients presenting with a history of acute or persistent headache. |
| Related Links | https://www.tnoajosr.com/article.asp?issn=2589-4528;year=2017;volume=55;issue=3;spage=233;epage=237;aulast=Vasanthakumaran;type=2 |
| File Format | XHTML |
| ISSN | 25894528 |
| DOI | 10.4103/tjosr.tjosr_35_17 |
| Journal | Tnoa Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research |
| Issue Number | 3 |
| Volume Number | 55 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Medknow |
| Publisher Date | 2017-01-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Anesthesiology Alcohol Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis Papilledema Polycythemia Vera Smoking Tnoa Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research, Volume 55, Issue 3 |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
