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This analysis highlights rare causes of postpartum headaches, indicating the need for prompt evaluation for patient safety.
Although postdural puncture headache and headache as a symptom of preeclampsia comprise the majority of "secondary" postpartum headaches, other less-common causes of postpartum headache include headaches caused by cerebral vascular abnormalities, hemorrhagic processes, or mass effects/space-occupying lesions. Many of these less-common headaches herald serious underlying disorders that present a significant threat to patient health and require prompt diagnosis and treatment.
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