Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome after preeclampsia

Abstract

Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction is a syndrome characterized by typical clinical manifestation and by the detection of vasoconstriction in cerebral arteries. Clinical symptoms are thunderclap headache, nausea, vomiting, confusion and seizures. Stenosis and dilatation of the cerebral arteries can be detected. Ultrasound as a non-invasive examination can also detect and control the findings. We describe the syndrome by reporting the case of a 32 year old primipara with vasoconstriction syndrome after preeclampsia. © 2012 Published by Elsevier GmbH.