Koelman J H, Bakker C M, Plandsoen W C, Peeters F L, Barth P G
Department of Neurology, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
J Neurol. 1992 Feb;239(2):105-6. doi: 10.1007/BF00862984.
A 14-year-old girl, on oral contraceptives for 3 months, presented with cerebral sinus thrombosis. Investigation revealed underlying hereditary protein S deficiency. This uncommon cause of cerebral sinus thrombosis and the possible association with oral contraceptives are discussed.