The diagnosis of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) remains challenging due to a wide range of clinical manifestations. Headache is the most common presenting symptom and there can be other neurologic signs and symptoms,[1] like focal seizures with or without secondary generalization, unilateral or bilateral paresis, impaired consciousness or visual disturbance. Papilledema is present in about 28% of patients with CVT.[2]

The diagnosis of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) remains challenging due to a wide range of clinical manifestations. Headache is the most common presenting symptom and there can be other neurologic signs and symptoms,[1] like focal seizures with or without secondary generalization, unilateral o...