Lymphomatous meningitis presenting as atypical cluster headache.
We report a woman who developed atypical cluster headache as the first manifestation of trigeminal dysfunction from leptomeningeal lymphoma. Progression to a complete trigeminal neuropathy led to resolution of her pain. The role of the trigeminal nerve in the expression of the signs and symptoms of cluster headache is discussed.
DeAngelis
Lisa M
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Department of Neurology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and Departments of Neurology and Pharmacology, Cornell University Medical College, New York, NY 10021 U.S.A.
Payne
Richard
R
D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D003027:Cluster Headache / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000150:complications*; D008581:Meningitis / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014653:Vascular Headaches / Q000209:etiology*