DOES D-DIMER PREDICT CEREBRAL SINOVENOUS THROMBOSIS IN THE NEWBORN?

Sinovenous thrombosis describes thrombosis in one or more of the cerebral venous sinuses. The incidence of SVT in childhood appears to be highest during the neonatal period. Although plasma level of d-dimer has been shown to be sensitive for the diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary emboli...

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Published in:Pediatric hematology and oncology 2007-01, Vol.24 (5), p.355-359
Main Authors: Karagöl, Belma Saygili, Erdeve, Omer, Fítöz, Suat, Uysal, Zümrüt, Atasay, Begüm, Arsan, Saadet
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
cerebral sinovenous thrombosis
d-dimer
Diagnostic Imaging
Female
Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products - analysis
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Intracranial Thrombosis - diagnosis
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
newborn
Predictive Value of Tests
thrombosis
Ultrasonography, Doppler
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Summary:Sinovenous thrombosis describes thrombosis in one or more of the cerebral venous sinuses. The incidence of SVT in childhood appears to be highest during the neonatal period. Although plasma level of d-dimer has been shown to be sensitive for the diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in adult patients, there are few data about the relationship between sinovenous thrombosis and d-dimer levels in childhood, especially in the newborn period. The authors' aim in presenting this case report is to discuss the usefulness of plasma d-dimer measurements as a predictor of cerebral sinovenous thrombosis in the newborn.
ISSN:0888-0018
1521-0669
DOI:10.1080/08880010701255769