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ArticleCureus2024

A Case Report of Simultaneous Intracranial Hemorrhage and Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis in a Young Indian Male: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges.

Rahul S Patil, Ahsan A Faruqi

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Rahul S PatilGeneral Medicine, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital, and Research Centre, Pune, IND.
Ahsan A FaruqiGeneral Medicine, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital, and Research Centre, Pune, IND.

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Abstract

This case report discusses the intricate diagnostic and therapeutic challenges faced by a 23-year-old Indian male who presented with altered consciousness, a holo-cranial headache, right-sided hemiparesis, and subsequent neurological symptoms. The patient's dietary habits, leading to vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiencies resulting in hyperhomocysteinemia, along with binge alcohol drinking leading to dehydration, were identified as the main causes of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) in this case. The case was complicated by an additional cerebral hemorrhage. The patient received a comprehensive treatment regimen involving antiepileptic medications, intravenous fluids, and anticoagulation therapy. A decline in the Glasgow Coma Scale score prompted further interventions. Collaborative decision-making, involving neurologists, neurosurgeons, and the patient's relatives, steered the treatment course, ultimately favoring continued medical management over decompression surgery. Notably, the patient exhibited remarkable progress in mobility, achieving the ability to walk with support by the end. This case report contributes valuable insights to the understanding of CVST, emphasizing the significance of nutritional considerations, especially in vegetarians, and underscoring the importance of thorough diagnostic evaluations in complex clinical scenarios.

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cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (cvst)cvstfolic acid deficiencyheadachehyperhomocysteinemiaintracranial hemorrhageseizurethrombosisvegetarian dietvitamin b12 deficiency

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PMID38586766
PMCPMC10996888

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