Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome presenting with intracranial hemorrhage: a case report and literature review

Abstract

Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) is characterized by recurrent thunderclap headaches with segmental vasoconstriction of the intracranial arteries. RCVS may result in ischemic stroke or intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), but the pathophysiology and data of RCVS-related ICH are not well known [1]. The purpose of this case report is to discuss the process of diagnosis of RCVS when ICH is accompanied by severe headache on patients without a specific medical history.