Acute headache with a twist.
Br J Hosp Med (Lond)
; 85(7): 1-4, 2024 Jul 30.
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| ID: mdl-39078913
ABSTRACT
This case report follows the events of a 36-year-old woman who presented to a hospital five days post-partum with an acute severe headache and vomiting. Despite a normal initial computed tomography (CT) head scan, a CT venogram was done due to neurological deterioration and revealed hydrocephalus secondary to subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH). We discuss the role of CT imaging in the diagnosis of SAH, the risks of current guidelines for lumbar puncture (LP) and describe other important differential diagnoses for headache in the postpartum patient.
Mots clés
Texte intégral:
1
Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Hémorragie meningée
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Tomodensitométrie
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Céphalée
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Hydrocéphalie
Limites:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Langue:
En
Journal:
Br J Hosp Med (Lond)
Sujet du journal:
HOSPITAIS
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MEDICINA
Année:
2024
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Royaume-Uni