Thunderclap headache without subarachnoid hemorrhage associated with regrowth of previously coil-occluded aneurysms

Abstract

Thunderclap headache is a sudden, high-intensity headache often associated with sub-arachnoid hemorrhage secondary to a ruptured intracerebral aneurysm. A variety of less common causes have now been described. This report presents the cases of 2 patients who experienced thunderclap headache after regrowth of an aneurysm, without hemorrhage of previously coiled aneurysms. Thunderclap headache after endovascular occlusion of a ruptured intracranial aneurysm may be a symptom of aneurysm regrowth and may warrant angiographic investigation.