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KMID : 1130620090050040195
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Journal of Clinical Neurology
2009 Volume.5 No. 4 p.195 ~ p.197
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A Case of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis as the Presenting Sign of Occult Prostate Cancer
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Lee Sang-Soo
Baek Shin-Hye
Shin Dong-Ick
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Abstract
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Background: Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a distinct disorder with highly variable symptoms and courses. Malignancy is known to be one of the predisposing factors of CVT.
Case Report: We present the case of a 69-year-old man with sudden behavioral changes. Brain MRI, magnetic resonance venography, and positive D-dimer assay confirmed the presence of CVT. The work-up for detecting the cause of the CVT revealed occult prostate cancer.
Conclusions: Occult malignancy including prostate cancer should be strongly suspected in older patients with idiopathic CVT.
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KEYWORD
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cerebral venous thrombosis, D-dimer, prostate cancer
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