Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2711102 | Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases | 2012 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Varicella zoster virus (VZV) has been known to cause cerebral arterial vasculopathy and an acquired antibody-mediated coagulopathy associated with purpura fulminans and generalized thromboembolism. There are no published reports of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) associated with primary VZV infection. We report 2 cases that highlight an unusual presentation of VZV infection: CVST with primary varicella infection. One patient had extensive CVST with coexistent middle cerebral artery involvement. Primary VZV infection can be associated with thrombosis of cerebral arteries and venous sinuses.
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Authors
Shaista Anwar FCPS, Sadia MBBS, Durreshahwar MBBS, Farheen MD, Muhammad FCPS, Mohammad MD, FRCP, FAAN,