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Cluster-like headache and idiopathic intracranial hypertension: a case report.

Testa, L; Mittino, D; Terazzi, E; Mula, M; Monaco, F (2008) Cluster-like headache and idiopathic intracranial hypertension: a case report. Journal of Headache and Pain, 9 (3). pp. 181-183. ISSN 1129-2369 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10194-008-0033-y
SGUL Authors: Mula, Marco

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Abstract

Cluster headache (CH) is a well-defined primary headache syndrome, but cases of symptomatic headache with clinical features of CH have been previously reported. Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) is a secondary headache disorder characterized by headache and visual symptoms, without clinical, radiological or laboratory evidence of intracranial pathology. Both papilloedema and IIH-related headache are typically bilateral, however asymmetrical or even unilateral localizations are described in literature. We report the case of a previously headache-free woman who presented cluster-like headache and asymmetrical papilloedema related to IIH. In our opinion the asymmetrical presentation supports, in this case, the hypothesis of cavernous sinus involvement in the IIH-related cluster-like headache pathogenesis.

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: © Springer-Verlag 2008. Made available with permission from the Publisher.
Keywords: Adult, Cluster Headache, Female, Humans, Papilledema, Pseudotumor Cerebri, Humans, Cluster Headache, Pseudotumor Cerebri, Papilledema, Adult, Female, Neurology & Neurosurgery
SGUL Research Institute / Research Centre: Academic Structure > Institute of Medical & Biomedical Education (IMBE)
Academic Structure > Institute of Medical & Biomedical Education (IMBE) > Centre for Clinical Education (INMECE )
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Headache and Pain
ISSN: 1129-2369
Language: eng
Dates:
DateEvent
17 April 2008Published
Publisher License: Publisher's own licence
PubMed ID: 18418548
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URI: https://openaccess.sgul.ac.uk/id/eprint/107802
Publisher's version: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10194-008-0033-y

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