Author:
Edwards Leon Stephen,Cuganesan Ramesh,Cappelen-Smith Cecilia
Abstract
BackgroundOptic neuritis is recognised by the international classification of headache disorders as a painful cranial nerve lesion. A lumbar puncture may be performed in the investigation of optic neuritis. Postdural puncture headache (PDPH) due to intracranial hypotension is a frequent complication of this procedure. In contrast, cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a rare but potentially fatal complication of dural puncture. A few studies have identified an association between iron deficiency anaemia and venous thrombosis. There are no reports linking CVT with lumbar puncture and iron deficiency anaemia.Methods and resultsWe present a 32-year-old woman with optic neuritis and iron deficiency anaemia complicated by a PDPH and CVT.ConclusionCVT should be considered in a patient with persistent headache, recent lumbar puncture and iron deficiency anaemia. Early recognition and treatment of this condition are vital to avoiding mortality and morbidity.
Subject
General Chemical Engineering
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