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Unusual cause of sudden onset headache: Spontaneous intracranial hypotension
Author(s) -
Broadley Simon A,
Park Nick,
Renowden Shelley,
Ferguson Iain T
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
emergency medicine australasia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.602
H-Index - 52
eISSN - 1742-6723
pISSN - 1742-6731
DOI - 10.1111/j.1742-6723.2005.00785.x
Subject(s) - medicine , spontaneous intracranial hypotension , intracranial hypotension , subarachnoid haemorrhage , anesthesia , radiological weapon , cerebrospinal fluid , surgery , aneurysm
Spontaneous intracranial hypotension is a very distinctive but unusual cause of acute headache. The postural nature of the headache can be easily overlooked in the celerity to exclude subarachnoid haemorrhage. We describe the clinical and radiological features of a case that emphasizes some of the diagnostic difficulties. An approach to management and treatment for this condition is outlined.