1. [Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome causing acute-onset headache].
- Author
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Kessel AN, Stenør CPM, Ahmad W, and Boesen MS
- Subjects
- Cerebral Arteries, Female, Headache etiology, Humans, Middle Aged, Vasoconstriction, Cerebrovascular Disorders, Headache Disorders, Primary diagnostic imaging, Headache Disorders, Primary etiology
- Abstract
Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome is caused by narrowing of cerebral arteries. The cardinal symptom is relapsing acute-onset headache also known as thunderclap headache, which may be accompanied by neurologic deficits. This is a case report of a 61-year-old woman with CT angiography-verified reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome. We discuss the diagnostic work-up, i.e. lumbar puncture including test for xanthochromia and important brain imaging, differential diagnoses and treatment of the most important causes of thunderclap headache.
- Published
- 2020