Unilateral headache with features of hemicrania continua and cervicogenic headache--a case report.
A case is presented which has features of Cervicogenic Headache and of Hemicrania Continua. A sudden maneuver of the neck and later a greater occipital nerve block, both resulted in relief of the pain. A cervical cause is suggested.
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Whiplash and Headache Clinic, North York, Ontario, Canada.
D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006261:Headache / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D007278:Injections, Spinal; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000077555:Methylprednisolone Acetate; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009333:Neck; D009407:Nerve Block; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000150:complications*
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000077555:Methylprednisolone Acetate; D008012:Lidocaine; D008775:Methylprednisolone