Short reports Subarachnoid haemorrhage: difficulties in diagnosis andtreatment

Summary Aneurysmalsubarachnoid haemorrhage isassociated withauniquely severeheadacheofacuteonset.Classical casesare readily identified assuch, although thisis notalwaysthecase.Fourcaseswhowere admitted toa district general hospital withina 3-monthperiod arepresented, becausetheydemonstrate a variety of presentations, managementoptions, and outcomes.