Isolated cerebral sinovenous thrombosis: a rare case of neonatal antiphospholipid syndrome

Maria Pia De Carolis, Silvia Salvi, Iliana Bersani, Sara De Carolis
2012 Indian Pediatrics  
We describe a case of neonatal cerebral sinovenous thrombosis associated with the presence of anti-phospholipid antibodies (aPL). We recommend that in all cases of neonatal thrombosis, the couple mother-infant should be extensively tested for the presence of both acquired (aPL) and congenital thrombophilia.
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