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Kessarin Panichpisal1, Melanie B Fukui2, Amin B Kassam3
1Neurology, Intent Medical Group, Endeavor Health Advanced Neurosciences Institute, Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, USA.
Abstract:
Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) is known to coexist with other vascular lesions; however, the coexistence of a ruptured brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM) and RCVS has not been previously reported. We describe the case of a 48-year-old woman who presented with an acute thunderclap headache followed by left-sided weakness. A noncontrast head CT revealed an acute right frontal intracerebral hemorrhage, extensive subarachnoid hemorrhage, and a right posterior fossa subdural hematoma, a pattern atypical for isolated RCVS. Cerebral angiography demonstrated multifocal vasoconstriction consistent with RCVS. The patient underwent hematoma evacuation, during which a ruptured brain AVM was identified and resected, with histopathologic confirmation. Postoperative cerebral angiography demonstrated no residual AVM. The patient experienced substantial neurological recovery following rehabilitation, with only mild residual left-sided weakness at follow-up. This case underscores the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for coexisting vascular lesions in patients with presumed RCVS who present with atypical hemorrhagic patterns.
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