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Case Reports
. 2009 Jan;16(1):147-50.
doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2008.03.014. Epub 2008 Nov 14.

Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome

Beatrice Garcin  1 , John Clouston, Noel Saines
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Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome

Beatrice Garcin et al. J Clin Neurosci. 2009 Jan.

Abstract

Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) is an under-recognised condition. It is characterised by sudden and severe headaches (of "thunderclap" type) associated with multifocal reversible narrowing of the intracranial arteries on neuroradiology. The diagnosis is often established with the resolution of headaches and vasoconstriction. We report two patients with RCVS and review the available literature, to clarify the diagnostic criteria and discuss the treatment options.

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