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ArticleNeurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology2024

Exploring thrombus composition in cerebral venous thrombosis: the first case report with initial insights and implications for treatment advancements.

Ghil Schwarz, Angelo Cascio Rizzo, Martina Di Como, Guglielmo Pero, Amedeo Cervo, Antonio Macera, Maria Costanza Aquilano, Cristina Motto, Marco Bacigaluppi, Alessandra Protti and 3 more

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Article in Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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  3. Thrombus Composition in Cerebral Venous Thrombosis.Stroke research and treatment · 2025
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13 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Ghil SchwarzDepartment of Neurology and Stroke Unit, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy. ghilschwarz@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8465-3946
Angelo Cascio RizzoDepartment of Neurology and Stroke Unit, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy.
Martina Di ComoDepartment of Hematology, Oncology and Molecular Medicine, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy.
Guglielmo PeroDepartment of Neuroradiology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy.
Amedeo CervoDepartment of Neuroradiology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy.
Antonio MaceraDepartment of Neuroradiology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy.
Maria Costanza AquilanoDepartment of Hematology, Oncology and Molecular Medicine, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy.
Cristina MottoDepartment of Neurology and Stroke Unit, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy.
Marco BacigaluppiNeuroimmunology Unit, Institute of Experimental Neurology and Department of Neurology, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy.
Alessandra ProttiDepartment of Neurology and Stroke Unit, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy.
Emanuela BonoldiDepartment of Hematology, Oncology and Molecular Medicine, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy.
Mariangela PianoDepartment of Neuroradiology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy.
Elio Clemente AgostoniDepartment of Neurology and Stroke Unit, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy.
Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda · ITVita-Salute San Raffaele University · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEndovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is a treatment option in patients with a cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) who deteriorate despite anticoagulant treatment. Assessment of thrombus composition in CVT may provide insights into the pathophysiology of the disease and suggest new therapeutic strategies. CASE REPORT: A 47-year-old woman (smoking habit and estradiol/progesterone-releasing intra-uterine device) diagnosed with massive CVT underwent EVT (complete recanalization via aspiration catheter and stentriever) due to acute-onset left-sided weakness and dysarthria despite 72 h of full-dose subcutaneous low-molecular heparin. Two main reddish clots (maximum diameter 15 mm) were retrieved. Microscopic assessment showed an erythrocyte-rich thrombus (83.9% of entire thrombus surface) with layers of platelets/fibrin (lines of Zahn: 13.9% fibrin and 38.5% platelet [CD61+]). The immunological profile was dominated by neutrophils (30% MPO+), with neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in 1.9% of thrombus surface. T- (CD3+), B-lymphocytes (CD20+), and monocytes/macrophages (CD68+) were rather rare (2.2%, 0.7%, and 2.0% respectively). We found no evidence (0.0%) of hemosiderin and endothelial cells (CD34+). Full clinical recovery occurred prior to discharge.

conclusionThis is the first case report of a CVT with histologic assessment of the thrombus retrieved via EVT. Evaluating thrombi in CVT can provide key insights into disease pathophysiology and guide treatment advancements.

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Intracranial ThrombosisThrombosisVenous ThrombosisEndothelial CellsFemaleFibrinHumansMiddle AgedThrombectomyFibrinCerebral venous thrombosisEndovascular thrombectomyThrombus composition

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