Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome and Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome Presenting with Deep Intracerebral Hemorrhage in Young Women
Journal of Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery
; : 239-245, 2015.
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ABSTRACT
Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) is a group of syndromes characterized by reversible segmental constriction of cerebral arteries. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is another clinical-radiologic syndrome characterized by reversible, posterior-predominant brain edema. Although the exact causes of these reversible syndromes are poorly understood, these entities may share some common pathophysiologic elements leading to hemorrhagic strokes and rarely, deep intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). Recent studies have suggested that endothelial dysfunction is a common pathophysiologic factor associated with these syndromes. We report on two young female patients who presented with deep ICH and were later diagnosed as RCVS and PRES. Both patients suffered from vasoconstriction and delayed ischemic stroke. Early detection of distinguishing clinical-radiologic features associated with these reversible syndromes and removing triggers would facilitate successful treatment with no complications.
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Assunto principal:
Vasoconstrição
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Edema Encefálico
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Artérias Cerebrais
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Hemorragia Cerebral
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Constrição
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Acidente Vascular Cerebral
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Vasoespasmo Intracraniano
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Síndrome da Leucoencefalopatia Posterior
Tipo de estudo:
Screening_studies
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Journal of Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery
Ano de publicação:
2015
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Article