Spontaneous Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia Presenting as Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis
Ginette Moores, Theodore E. Warkentin, Mohammed A. Farooqi, Stefan D. Jevtic, Michelle P. Zeller, Kanjana Perera
Abstract
Spontaneous HIT syndrome should be considered in any patient presenting with unexplained thrombocytopenia and unprovoked arterial and/or venous thrombosis, including CVST.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineHeparin-induced thrombocytopeniaCerebral venous sinus thrombosisVenous thrombosisHeparinThrombosisCardiologyInternal medicinePlateletHeparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and ThrombosisVenous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and ManagementIntramuscular injections and effects