Cerebral hemorrhage in turner syndrome: a case report.
We report the case of a 21-yr-old female with Turner syndrome associated with cerebral hemorrhage (CH). She was transferred to our hospital for loss of consciousness and was diagnosed with right putaminal hemorrhage. Following surgical removal of the hematoma, she regained consciousness, and her left hemiplegia gradually improved after surgery. Angiography revealed absence of vascular abnormality of the cerebral artery, aorta, and renal arteries. Hypertension was noted on arrival at the hospital and persisted after surgery. A slight hypertensive change was observed in her retinas. Plasma renin activity was elevated (20 ng/ml/h) and renovascular hypertension was suspected. In this patient, CH was suspected to have occurred due to hypertension. This case emphasizes the necessity to carefully monitor the blood pressure in Turner syndrome cases, even during childhood.
The Third Department of Internal Medicine, Nara Medical University.
Shingo
S
Okamoto
The Third Department of Internal Medicine, Nara Medical University.
Yukari
Y
Morimoto
The Third Department of Internal Medicine, Nara Medical University.
Mohammad Selim
MS
Reza
The Third Department of Internal Medicine, Nara Medical University.
Hiroshi
H
Kohso
The Third Department of Internal Medicine, Nara Medical University.
Masatoshi
M
Ishikawa
The Third Department of Internal Medicine, Nara Medical University.
Masato
M
Takano
The Third Department of Internal Medicine, Nara Medical University.
Yukako
Y
Kurematsu
The Third Department of Internal Medicine, Nara Medical University.
Jun-Ichi
J
Yamao
The Third Department of Internal Medicine, Nara Medical University.
Hiroshi
H
Fukui
Turner syndrome; cerebral hemorrhage; hypertension