title: Abducens Palsy Due to Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis in a Patient with Heart Failure.
abstract: Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis has a wide spectrum of presentation. The clinical manifestation depends on the location of the thrombus, its rate of progression, and the extent of venous collateralization. In this case report, we present the findings of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis presenting with abducens palsy and papilloedema in a patient with heart failure, an unusual etiology for cerebral venous sinus thrombosis.
authors: Anıttepe Military Dispensary, Clinic of Ophthalmology, Ankara, Turkey.
authors: Cem
authors: C
authors: Özgönül
authors: Ardahan Military Hospital, Clinic of Ophthalmology, Ardahan, Turkey.
authors: Osman Melih
authors: OM
authors: Ceylan
authors: Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Ophthalmology, Ankara, Turkey.
authors: Fatih Mehmet
authors: FM
authors: Mutlu
authors: Dünyagöz Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
authors: Halil İbrahim
authors: Hİ
authors: Altınsoy
authors: Etimesgut Military Hospital, Clinic of Cardiology, Ankara, Turkey.
authors: Mustafa
authors: M
authors: Aparcı
keywords: Abducens palsy; cerebral venous sinus thrombosis; heart failure