Cerebral venous thrombosis in childhood

This was a retrospective study to determine different etiologies of cerebra l venous thrombosis (CVT) in childhood and to correlate extent and location of thrombosis with the etiology and the age of the child as well as the fi nal outcome. In addition, the radiologic approach is discussed. This was a retrospective analysis of 19 children with CVT The children were examined b y contrast-enhanced dynamic CT. Radiologic findings were correlated with th e etiology of CVT. Cerebral venous thrombosis is not as infrequent in child ren as has been thought. Cerebral venous thrombosis in children can occur d ue to trauma (n = 9), infections (n = 7), or coagulation disorders (n = 3). Extent and location of thrombosis, as well as complications, final outcome , and therapy, depend on the etiology. Computed tomography remains a valuab le primary imaging modality in the diagnosis of CVT in the acutely injured or diseased child.