| Literature DB >> 27988255 |
Sun Hwa Lee1, Seong Jong Yun2, Yoon Hee Choi3.
Abstract
Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) is a rare cerebrovascular disorder affecting large- and medium-sized arteries, occurring most commonly in young women. Thunderclap headache is the usual primary symptom; seizure is uncommon. During the postpartum period, seizure is a significant concern. The main causes of postpartum seizures are posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome and cortical venous thrombosis; RCVS-related postpartum seizure is rare. Despite its rarity, its course may be fulminant, resulting in permanent disability or death if the diagnosis is delayed and treatment is not started promptly. We report an unusual case of RCVS presenting as a subarachnoid hemorrhage in a 31-year-old woman admitted for postpartum seizure.Entities:
Keywords: Cerebral angiography; MRI; Postpartum seizure; Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome; Subarachnoid hemorrhage
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27988255 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2016.12.021
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Emerg Med ISSN: 0735-6757 Impact factor: 2.469