J Korean Radiol Soc.  1998 Oct;39(4):667-670. 10.3348/jkrs.1998.39.4.667.

Deep Cerebral Venous Thrombosis Associated with Oral Contraceptives: A Case Report

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  • 1Department of Radiology, Taejon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea.
  • 2Department of Neurology, Taejon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea.

Abstract

Deep cerebral venous thrombosis(DCVT) is a rare category of stroke that can be caused by various conditions.We report a case of spontaneous DCVT in a 34-year-old female using oral contraceptives; clinical and radiologicmanifestations were characteristic.

Keyword

Brain, MR; Brain, infarction; Veins, thrombosis

MeSH Terms

Adult
Contraceptives, Oral*
Female
Humans
Stroke
Venous Thrombosis*
Contraceptives, Oral
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