Varicella-zoster virus and exertional headache: Evidence of viral vasculopathy in Valsalva maneuver-related headache syndrome
- Author:
Wei-Hsi Chen
;
Cheng-Huei Peng
;
Chun-Chung Lui
;
Hsin-Ling Yin
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Neurology Asia
2011;16(4):345-348
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Exertional headache is one entity of Valsalva maneuver-related headache syndrome. It is usually
idiopathic, but has occasionally been reported to be associated with secondary causes. However,
central nervous system infection has not been mentioned before. We encountered a young man who
suffered an isolated exertional headache and was found to have an active varicella-zoster virus central
nervous system infection without typical intracranial hypertension or outfl ow obstruction. Intracranial
vasoconstriction was detected during headache when the patient performed acute lifting or heavy
exertion. The fi ndings in this patient suggest a specifi c relationship between varicella-zoster virus-related
vasculopathy and exertional headache from other Valsalva maneuver-related headache syndrome
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