Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome associated with hormone therapy for intrauterine insemination
- 31 March 2010
- journal article
- case report
- Published by SAGE Publications in Cephalalgia
- Vol. 30 (9), 1127-1132
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0333102409360675
Abstract
Introduction: Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) comprises a heterogeneous group of acute neurological diseases which are characterized by thunderclap headache and evidence of reversible multifocal constriction of cerebral arteries. A number of precipitating factors have been described in the literature, including recent childbirth and use of vasoactive substances. Case description: Here we present the case of a female patient with RCVS which occurred in the setting of hormonal ovarian stimulation for intrauterine insemination. Discussion: This case possibly contributes to the understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying reversible cerebral vasoconstriction.Keywords
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