Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria presenting as cerebral venous sinus thrombosis: a case report.

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-2014

Abstract

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare type of acquired hemolytic anemia that is frequently associated with thrombophilia. It may rarely present with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, which manifests clinically with signs of raised intracranial pressure and requires lifelong anticoagulation therapy. One such rare presentation was seen in a 28 years old male who had history of recurrent episodes of passing red colored urine and this time presented with severe headache. He was diagnosed to have cerebral venous sinus thrombosis and on further workup was found to be suffering from PNH.

Volume

7

First Page

39

Last Page

39

ISSN

1755-7682

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

25143784

Department(s)

Fellows and Residents

Document Type

Article

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