Refractory High Intracranial Pressure following Intraventricular Hemorrhage due to Moyamoya Disease in a Pregnant Caucasian Woman

Refractory High Intracranial Pressure following Intraventricular Hemorrhage due to Moyamoya Disease in a Pregnant Caucasian Woman

Intraventricular hemorrhage during pregnancy is usually followed by a poor recovery. When caused by moyamoya disease, ischemic or hemorrhagic episodes may complicate the management of high intracranial pressure. A 26-year-old Caucasian woman presented with generalized seizures and a Glasgow Coma Sco...

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Main Authors: Virginie Montiel, Cécile Grandin, Pierre Goffette, Edward Fomekong, Philippe Hantson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2009-02-01
Series:Case Reports in Neurology
Subjects:
Intraventricular hemorrhage
Ventriculostomy
Intensive care management
Moyamoya syndrome
Pregnancy
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/205406

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