Abstract
Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a disease of the cerebral veins and sinuses, with a number of acquired and congenital factors being involved in its development. It is a serious condition manifested by a variety of clinical signs and a variable course.
CVT occurs in both sexes and all age groups, with newborns and women of childbearing age being most commonly affected. The occurrence of CVT in young women is particularly increased in the postpartum period, when taking hormonal contraception, and in thrombophilia.
The thrombophilic state is a haemostasis disorder characterized by an increased tendency to blood coagulation and thrombus formation. We report a group of 11 young women with CVT in whom we evaluated the predisposing factors, initial symptoms, and clinical condition.