Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is an uncommon condition, accounting for less than 0.5 to 1–2% of all strokes. It most commonly affects the sagittal sinus (70–80%) and the transverse and sigmoid sinuses (70%) and can also involve cerebral veins. Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis following blunt trauma to the head is a relatively uncommon condition and is often overlooked due to the rarity of the situation and thus results in increased mortality. Here we present a rare case report of a pediatric patient from Arunachal Pradesh who presented with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis and was admitted in Assam Medical College and Hospital.
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