Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: Pathophysiology and Risk Factors

This chapter explores the pathophysiology of cerebral venous thrombosis and emphasizes the differences between cerebral vein thrombosis and venous sinus thrombosis. It discusses the risk factors for CVT, including young patients without traditional vascular risk factors, women taking oral contraceptive pills, peripartum women, patients with genetic thrombophilia, cancer patients, and patients with inflammatory bowel disease or nephrotic syndrome.