BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of adult cerebral venous thrombosis. METHODS A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted among all 19 hospitals located in 2 Dutch provinces serving 3.1 million people. Adult cerebral venous thrombosis cases diagnosed between January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2010, were identified using the Dutch financial...

Abstract Thrombosis of the cerebral veins and sinuses (CVT) is a distinct cerebrovascular disorder that, unlike arterial stroke, most often affects children young adults, especially women. In this review, we will summarize recent advances on knowledge patients with CVT.