Clinical Features of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT) in a Neonate

 

Patient selection: neonate

 

Risk factors for cerebral venous thrombosis in a neonate:

(1) maternal hypertension or pre-eclampsia

(2) maternal diabetes mellitus (including gestational diabetes)

(3) dehydration

(4) sepsis or meningitis

(5) cardiac defect

(6) other acute illness

 

The presentation may be nonspecific and may include:

(1) seizures

(2) respiratory distress or apnea

(3) poor feeding with weight loss

(4) acidosis

(5) hypotonia

(6) lethargy

 

MRI of the brain can be helpful in making the diagnosis.