Isolated angiitis of brain in pregnancy and puerperium
Farine, D.; Andreyko, J.; Lysikiewicz, A.; Simha, S.; Addison, A.
Obstetrics and Gynecology 63(4): 586-588
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0029-7844 PMID: 6700906 Document Number: 229005
Isolated angiitis of the brain in labor and puerperium is described. Persistent headaches in a preeclamptic patient in the postpartum period usually suggests either persistent preeclampsia or subarachnoid hemorrhage. Isolated vasculitis of the brain, which was diagnosed in the present case, should be considered as it responds to medical (pharmacologic) treatment.