Question

A 28-year-old woman presents with sudden onset severe headache described as 'thunderclap headache.' She has neck stiffness but normal CT scan. What is the next best investigation?

Accepted Answer

Lumbar puncture

Answer

MRI brain

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Carotid ultrasound

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EEG

Answer

CT angiography

Practice question

A 28-year-old woman presents with sudden onset severe headache described as 'thunderclap headache.' She has neck stiffness but normal CT scan. What is the next best investigation?