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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.
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Koelman, J.H.T.M., Bakker, C.M., Plandsoen, W.C.G. et al. Hereditary protein S deficiency presenting with cerebral sinus thrombosis in an adolescent girl. J Neurol 239, 105–106 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00862984
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