title: [Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome: an important cause of stroke in the puerperium].
abstract: Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome is a rare cerebrovascular disorder characterized by cerebral arterial segmental vasoconstriction, usually spontaneously reversible. This disease can occur in the postpartum period, manifesting itself through acute neurologic symptoms, and the imaging studies play a fundamental role in its diagnosis. Although classically considered a benign and self-limiting disease, it may present less favorable courses with significant associated morbidity and mortality. We describe a case of reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome in the puerperium, with progressive cerebral vasospasm causing ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. We intend to make an alert to the potential complications of this entity that demand intense clinical and imaging surveillance.
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Neurorradiologia. Centro Hospitalar do Porto. Porto. Portugal.
authors.forename: Tiago
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Rodrigues
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Neurologia. Centro Hospitalar do Porto. Porto. Portugal.
authors.forename: Rui
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Loureiro
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Neurologia. Centro Hospitalar do Porto. Porto. Portugal.
authors.forename: Raquel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Samões
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Neurorradiologia. Centro Hospitalar do Porto. Porto. Portugal.
authors.forename: Viriato
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Alves
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Neurorradiologia. Centro Hospitalar do Porto. Porto. Portugal.
authors.forename: Cristina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ramos
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Neurologia. Centro Hospitalar do Porto. Porto. Portugal.
authors.forename: Carlos
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Correia
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020765:Intracranial Arterial Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D020521:Stroke / Q000209:etiology*; D013577:Syndrome; D014661:Vasoconstriction