Speech-language Profile, Neurological Findings and Recovery Patterns Associated with Cerebrovenous Sinus Thrombosis

Abstract

Cerebrovenous sinus thrombosis (CVT) is a rare neurological condition which is difficult to diagnose because of the varied neurological presentation. The pattern of speech-language findings and recovery patterns in CVT can be quite different from those seen associated with arterial stroke. In converse to arterial stroke, scarce information exists on the natural history and long-term prognosis of CVT. This is particularly true with respect to the pattern of speech and language deficits associated with this condition.The present study profiles the speech-language and recovery patterns in seven patients with cerebrovenous sinus thrombosis.