Abstract
Objective: To analyze the importance of neuroimaging in the diagnosis of cerebral venous thrombosis. Bibliographic review: The Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT) has a nonspecific evolution, most patients referred headache as the first manifestation, which can be associated or not with focal symptoms. In addition to the countless signs and symptoms that can be found, the clinical diagnosis becomes unlikely, therefore, besides the nonspecific symptoms, the CVT can mimic innumerous neurological diseases. Thus, Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), associated or not with venography, play an undoubted role in the diagnosis of thrombosis of cerebral veins and sinuses. In general, the first imaging exam requested is CT, however, for a more thorough and accurate assessment of the brain system, MRI is preferable. Despite being a severe condition, an earlier diagnosis and therapeutic intervention define a favorable prognosis, whereby the accuracy and speed in reaching the correct diagnosis are crucial, thus preventing complications and fatal outcomes. Final considerations: The analysis of the articles studied, showed the relevance of neuroimaging methods as indispensable measures for the definitive diagnosis of cerebral venous thrombosis.