Cerebral venous thrombosis in adults: the role of imaging evaluation and management

Cerebral venous thrombosis has extremely variable clinical presentations, including headaches alone, seizures, and stroke. Direct and indirect signs may be evident on CT and MR imaging. Specific patterns of edema and hemorrhage should direct radiologists to look for direct evidence of venous thrombosis. Heparin is believed to be a first-line treatment, and endovascular treatment is usually reserved for selected cases.