Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome in Pediatrics: A Case Series and Review

Journal of Child Neurology
Samantha W Coffino, Robert H Fryer

Abstract

Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome is a transient vasculopathy associated with severe headaches and stroke. In most cases of reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome, there is a precipitating event or trigger, such as pregnancy, serotonin agonist treatment or illicit drug use. The authors present 2 pediatric cases of reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome and review the previous 11 pediatric cases in the literature. In many instances, the clinical and radiographic features are similar in both pediatric and adult cases. In the pediatric group, reported potential triggers include trauma (1/13), exercise (2/13), water to the face (3/13), hypertension (3/13), and medication or substance use (4/13). One surprising difference is that 11 out of 13 pediatric patients with reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome are male while most cases in adults are female. Many of the pediatric patients with reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome were treated with a calcium channel blocker and the overall outcome of pediatric reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome was good, with most patients experiencing a full recovery.

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Feb 14, 2019·Journal of Biomaterials Applications·Ling ZhangJinke Wang
Feb 16, 2018·Pediatric Annals·Nagma Dalvi, Lalitha Sivaswamy
Dec 4, 2019·Journal of Pediatric Hematology/oncology·Katherine ReglingAlissa Martin
Oct 7, 2021·Topics in Magnetic Resonance Imaging : TMRI·Matias NegrottoTodd A Abruzzo

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