title: Severe anemia causing cerebral venous sinus thrombosis in an infant.
abstract: Iron deficiency anemia is a common pediatric problem affecting up to 25% children worldwide. It has been linked with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis in the literature. We describe a 9-month-old child who had severe iron deficiency anemia and developed acute venous sinus thrombosis associated with minor infection. Treatment with anticoagulation was partially successful with persistent thrombosis after 3 months. We reviewed the current literature highlighting the association of anemia as a risk factor for development of stroke in children.
authors: Department of Paediatric Neurology, Leicester Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK.
authors: Sushil
authors: S
authors: Beri
authors: Arif
authors: A
authors: Khan
authors: Nahin
authors: N
authors: Hussain
authors: Jayaprakash
authors: J
authors: Gosalakkal