Nontraumatic convexal subarachnoid hemorrhage: A case report

World J Clin Cases. 2022 Jun 26;10(18):6205-6210. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i18.6205.

Abstract

Background: Nontraumatic convexal subarachnoid hemorrhage (cSAH) is a rare type of atypical subarachnoid hemorrhage. It mainly presents as a focal and transient neurological deficit with similar manifestations as transient ischemic attack.

Case summary: We report a case of a 64-year-old man who visited the hospital with paroxysmal left-sided numbness and weakness is presented in this study. Computed tomography examination indicated a high-density image of the right frontal-parietal sulcus. Digital subtraction angiography showed severe stenosis at the right anterior cerebral artery A2-A3 junction (stenosis rate approximately 70%).

Conclusion: The findings of this case indicate that anterior cerebral artery stenosis may lead to the occurrence of cSAH.

Keywords: Artery atherosclerosis stenosis; Case report; Nontraumatic convexal subarachnoid hemorrhage; Subarachnoid hemorrhage; Transient ischemic attack.

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  • Case Reports