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KMID : 0882420150880010064
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Korean Journal of Medicine
2015 Volume.88 No. 1 p.64 ~ p.68
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A Case of Postpartum Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome
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Lee Ho-Jin
Lee Dong-Hyun
Jung Ho-Chul
Moon Ki-Won
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Abstract
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Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) is characterized by development of a severe thunderclap headache with or without other acute neurological symptoms, and by multifocal or diffuse segmental vasoconstriction of the cerebral arteries that resolves spontaneously within 3 months. Several precipitating factors have been identified; these include the use of adrenergic or serotonergic drugs and postpartum status. Diagnosis is aided by the dynamic nature of the clinicoradiological features, including a ‘beads-on-a-string’ appearance of the cerebral arteries on angiography, and complete (or near-complete) resolution of the condition evident on repeat angiography performed 3 months after initial onset. Calcium channel blockers such as nimodipine seem to relieve the severe headache within 48 h. Here, we present the case of a female who developed RCVS postpartum.
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KEYWORD
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Vasculitis, Vasoconstriction
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