Cerebral venous thrombosis during diabetic ketoacidosis.
Arch Dis Child
; 86(3): 204-5, 2002 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-11861244
ABSTRACT
Neurological deterioration during an episode of diabetic ketoacidosis is usually assumed to be caused by cerebral oedema. We present a case of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis presenting in a similar manner, also associated with severe iron deficiency anaemia. Computed tomography scanning provided the correct diagnosis and allowed institution of anticoagulation with improvement in neurological outcome. Neuroimaging should always be performed in suspected cerebral oedema associated with diabetic ketoacidosis in order to exclude other pathologies.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cetoacidose Diabética
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Trombose Venosa
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Trombose Intracraniana
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Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 1
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Angiopatias Diabéticas
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Arch Dis Child
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Article