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World J Clin Cases. Mar 26, 2020; 8(6): 1158-1163
Published online Mar 26, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i6.1158
Published online Mar 26, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i6.1158
Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis following transsphenoidal surgery for craniopharyngioma: A case report
Tao Chang, Yan-Long Yang, Li-Hong Li, Department of Emergency Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University, Xi’an 710038, Shaanxi Province, China
Li Gao, Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University, Xi’an 710038, Shaanxi Province, China
Author contributions: Chang T and Li LH performed the diagnostic investigations and treatments; Chang T and Yang YL reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting; Gao L was the patient’s neurosurgeon; Li LH was responsible for the revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content; all authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
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Corresponding author: Li-Hong Li, MD, Assistant Professor, Doctor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University, No. 1, Xinsi Road, Xi’an 710038, Shaanxi Province, China. llh13892860126@yeah.net
Received: December 21, 2019
Peer-review started: December 21, 2019
First decision: February 20, 2020
Revised: March 10, 2020
Accepted: March 14, 2020
Article in press: March 14, 2020
Published online: March 26, 2020
Peer-review started: December 21, 2019
First decision: February 20, 2020
Revised: March 10, 2020
Accepted: March 14, 2020
Article in press: March 14, 2020
Published online: March 26, 2020
Core Tip
Core tip: Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a rare condition in patients with craniopharyngioma following transsphenoidal surgery. This case highlights that there may be a significant relationship between systemic hypovolemia, cerebrospinal fluid leakage, gene mutation, and CVST formation. The early differential diagnosis of CVST is essential when it develops clinical symptoms, especially in patients following transsphenoidal surgery with a high risk of CVST. Additionally, the timely and effective treatment of the CVST is critical for preventing neurological deterioration.