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Robin Lemmens¹, Stephanie Smet, Guido Wilms

¹Laboratory for Neurobiology, Experimental Neurology, KU Leuven, and Vesalius Research Center, VIB, Leuven, Belgium. robin.lemmens@vib-kuleuven.be

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Summary

Postpartum angiopathy, a form of reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome, can present with severe headache. This case highlights that diagnosis is crucial even if initial imaging is normal.

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Radiology
Obstetrics

Background:

Postpartum angiopathy is a rare neurological condition.
It is a clinical presentation of reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS).
RCVS involves temporary narrowing of brain arteries.

Observation:

A patient presented with thunderclap headache postpartum.
Initial diagnostic tests, including angiography, were normal.
Neurological status worsened, with imaging showing posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, stroke, and arterial narrowing.

Findings:

The patient experienced a complete recovery.
Focal vasoconstriction resolved spontaneously.
Delayed imaging revealed characteristic RCVS changes.

Implications:

Postpartum angiopathy diagnosis should be considered in women with thunderclap headaches, even with initial normal imaging.
The presentation of RCVS can be variable and evolve over time.
This case emphasizes the importance of serial imaging and clinical monitoring.