An unusual cause of subarachnoid haemorrhage in a patient with newly diagnosed neurofibromatosis: A case report

Abstract

Introduction: In this report we discuss an unusual cause of subarachnoid haemorrhage in association with neurofibromatosis. Case presentation: A previously fit 55-year-old man developed sudden onset headache with loss of consciousness. He was comatose on admission with no focal neurological signs. Numerous neurofibromas and café-au-lait patches were noted, indicating neurofibromatosis type 1 which had not been previously diagnosed. Computer Tomography brain revealed a grade IV subarachnoid haemorrhage in association with numerous vascular lesions on cerebral angiography. Conclusion: A rare cause of subarachnoid haemorrhages was identified and is discussed in detail. © 2009 Weerasinghe et al.; licensee Cases Network Ltd.