Abstract
A 55-year-old woman had new onset of postural headache followed by change of mental status 3 weeks later. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain and whole spine showed typical spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) findings, bilateral subdural hematoma, and cerebrospinal fluid leakage over the T7-T9. Her headache and mentality improved after epidural blood patches. Early recognition and correct diagnosis are crucial for successful treatment in patients with SIH presenting with mental confusion.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 76-80 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Headache |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2005 |
Keywords
- Coma
- Orthostatic headache
- Spontaneous intracranial hypotension