A Case of Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Secondary to Cerebral Venous Thrombosis Treated with Mechanical Thrombectomy

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• To report a rare case of dural arteriovenous fistula developing after managing cerebral venous thrombosis.
• Case report of a 42-year-old woman with symptoms of headache and seizures.
• Diagnosis confirmed through MRI showing occlusion of the sagittal sinus and surrounding cortical veins.
• Mechanical thrombectomy performed alongside anticoagulant therapy.
• Patient improved with no residual symptoms after treatment for cerebral venous thrombosis.
• Dural arteriovenous fistula developed months after initial treatment.
• Emphasized necessity for regular imaging follow-up after cerebral venous thrombosis.