Deep cerebral venous thrombosis is an uncommon event. It usually involves the halami and adjacent areas on both sides. Unilateral thalamic infarction is extremely rare subsequent to deep cerebral venous thrombosis. Imaging findings of a female in the postpartum period with unilateral thalamic infarction and basal ganglia edema are presented.
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