Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[2] Sharmi Biswas, M.B.B.S

Overview

Physical examination in cerebral venous thrombosis is mostly related to intracranial hypertension as papilledema, hypertension. Weakness of muscles in single side of the body might be found.

Physical Examination

Appearance of the Patient

The patient is often confused due to increased intracranial pressure.

Pulse

- Regular

- Bradycardia

Eyes

- Papilledema may be present.

- Diplopia

- Blurriness of vision

Neuromuscular

• Hemiparesis