Phenotypical variability of post-partum reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome

Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome is recognized increasingly as a complication of the postpartum period. Our series of four cases illustrates its phenotypical variability, summarizes the diagnostic work-up, and outlines potential treatment strategies for this usually benign but sometimes...

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Main Authors: Benjamin Matosevic, Martin Furtner, Michael Knoflach, Christoph Schmidauer, Georg Wille, Thaddaeus Gotwald, Stefan Kiechl, Johann Willeit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-09-01
Series:Neurology International
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Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/ni/article/view/1575
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Summary:Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome is recognized increasingly as a complication of the postpartum period. Our series of four cases illustrates its phenotypical variability, summarizes the diagnostic work-up, and outlines potential treatment strategies for this usually benign but sometimes disabling and life-threatening disease.
ISSN:2035-8385
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