Question

A 36-year-old woman experiences sudden onset of severe occipital headache described as 'the worst headache of my life.' Neurological exam is normal, but her neck is stiff. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Subarachnoid haemorrhage

Answer

Migraine with aura

Answer

Cluster headache

Answer

Tension headache

Answer

Temporal arteritis

Practice question

A 36-year-old woman experiences sudden onset of severe occipital headache described as 'the worst headache of my life.' Neurological exam is normal, but her neck is stiff. Which is the most likely diagnosis?