[Cluster headache].
Cluster headache is a defined disorder which is often mistaken in spite of its characteristic picture. The different types of cluster headache and their clinical symptoms are reviewed in detail. Predisposing factors, frequency of other medical disorders as well as personal and psychological characteristics are described. The treatment of the attack and the prophylaxis includes ergot alkaloids, methysergide, cortisone, lithium and oxygen. Some aspects of etiology and pathogenesis are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications; D003027:Cluster Headache / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology; D004876:Ergot Alkaloids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000209:etiology; D008094:Lithium / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008784:Methysergide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000150:complications*; D010551:Personality; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012877:Skin Manifestations; D014653:Vascular Headaches / Q000150:complications*
D004876:Ergot Alkaloids; D008094:Lithium; D011241:Prednisone; D008784:Methysergide
Der Cluster-Kopfschmerz.