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.
Bidragets oversatte titel | Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome causing acute-onset headache |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Artikelnummer | 32515327 |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Vol/bind | 182 |
Udgave nummer | 22 |
Sider (fra-til) | 1-4 |
Antal sider | 4 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 5 maj 2020 |
Emneord
- Cerebral Arteries
- Cerebrovascular Disorders
- Female
- Headache Disorders, Primary/diagnostic imaging
- Headache/etiology
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Vasoconstriction