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RMJ. 2017; 42(3): 432-434


A rare case of vein of Galen thrombosis: Exploring a potential role for novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) in cerebral deep vein thrombosis

Liyana Najwa Inche Mat, Wan Aliaa Wan Sulaiman, Hoo Fan Kee, Hakimah Sallehuddin, Hamidon Basri.

Abstract
Cerebral deep vein thrombosis is rare but it carries high morbidity and mortality. The mainstay of treatment is anticoagulation with vitamin K antagonist (VKA). However, VKA has a lot of drawback of fatal bleeding in Asian population, drug-drug and drug-food interactions and the need for frequent INR monitoring when compared to novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs). Here, we present a case of a 52-year-old lady who was admitted with 3 days history of a headache and confusion. Physical examinations revealed no long tract signs and blood investigations were normal. Thrombosis of the vein of Galen was diagnosed on MRI of the brain. We describe successful treatment with subcutaneous low molecular weight heparin for 2 weeks followed by oral direct thrombin inhibitor dabigatran.

Key words: Cerebral deep vein thrombosis, Vein of Galen, direct thrombin inhibitors.


 
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Liyana Najwa Inche Mat, Wan Aliaa Wan Sulaiman, Hoo Fan Kee, Hakimah Sallehuddin, Hamidon Basri. A rare case of vein of Galen thrombosis: Exploring a potential role for novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) in cerebral deep vein thrombosis. RMJ. 2017; 42(3): 432-434.


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Liyana Najwa Inche Mat, Wan Aliaa Wan Sulaiman, Hoo Fan Kee, Hakimah Sallehuddin, Hamidon Basri. A rare case of vein of Galen thrombosis: Exploring a potential role for novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) in cerebral deep vein thrombosis. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=258259 [Access: December 05, 2023].


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Liyana Najwa Inche Mat, Wan Aliaa Wan Sulaiman, Hoo Fan Kee, Hakimah Sallehuddin, Hamidon Basri. A rare case of vein of Galen thrombosis: Exploring a potential role for novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) in cerebral deep vein thrombosis. RMJ. 2017; 42(3): 432-434.



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Liyana Najwa Inche Mat, Wan Aliaa Wan Sulaiman, Hoo Fan Kee, Hakimah Sallehuddin, Hamidon Basri. A rare case of vein of Galen thrombosis: Exploring a potential role for novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) in cerebral deep vein thrombosis. RMJ. (2017), [cited December 05, 2023]; 42(3): 432-434.



Harvard Style

Liyana Najwa Inche Mat, Wan Aliaa Wan Sulaiman, Hoo Fan Kee, Hakimah Sallehuddin, Hamidon Basri (2017) A rare case of vein of Galen thrombosis: Exploring a potential role for novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) in cerebral deep vein thrombosis. RMJ, 42 (3), 432-434.



Turabian Style

Liyana Najwa Inche Mat, Wan Aliaa Wan Sulaiman, Hoo Fan Kee, Hakimah Sallehuddin, Hamidon Basri. 2017. A rare case of vein of Galen thrombosis: Exploring a potential role for novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) in cerebral deep vein thrombosis. Rawal Medical Journal, 42 (3), 432-434.



Chicago Style

Liyana Najwa Inche Mat, Wan Aliaa Wan Sulaiman, Hoo Fan Kee, Hakimah Sallehuddin, Hamidon Basri. "A rare case of vein of Galen thrombosis: Exploring a potential role for novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) in cerebral deep vein thrombosis." Rawal Medical Journal 42 (2017), 432-434.



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Liyana Najwa Inche Mat, Wan Aliaa Wan Sulaiman, Hoo Fan Kee, Hakimah Sallehuddin, Hamidon Basri. "A rare case of vein of Galen thrombosis: Exploring a potential role for novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) in cerebral deep vein thrombosis." Rawal Medical Journal 42.3 (2017), 432-434. Print.



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Liyana Najwa Inche Mat, Wan Aliaa Wan Sulaiman, Hoo Fan Kee, Hakimah Sallehuddin, Hamidon Basri (2017) A rare case of vein of Galen thrombosis: Exploring a potential role for novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) in cerebral deep vein thrombosis. Rawal Medical Journal, 42 (3), 432-434.