Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS), or Call-Fleming syndrome, is a rare entity of multifactorial etiology characterized by the narrowing of multiple cerebral arteries, presenting clinically in patients with sudden headache, seizures and sometimes neurological deficits [1,2]. The pathophysiological mechanism has not yet been fully elucidated and the possible factors involved in its genesis include the increase in oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction, transient failure of regulation of cerebral arterial tone in the face of sympathetic hyperactivity, genetic predisposition, among others [3].Triggers are identified in approximately 50% of cases and time between exposure and development of RCVS can be from few days to months, which is a diagnostic challenge, given its low incidence and numerous associated factors. Among the possible causes are neurosurgery, hypertensive encephalopathy, pregnancy and some vasoactive drugs. The increasing use of antidepressant drugs, nasal decongestants and triptans, and illicit drugs, including amphetamines, cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis has resulted in significant increase in the number of cases [4].We present a case report of a young patient, previously asymptomatic; with a mild vasospasm secondary to a sphenoidal frontotemporal meningioma resection that had a stroke-like episode after ingest 150mg of Sertraline due to potential worsening of the previous Crimson PublishersWings to the Research
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