Migraine and epilepsy.
A relationship between epilepsy and migraine has been postulated for over a hundred years, but the nature of this interaction is still debated. This article reviews the physiologic arguments for a relationship between the two disorders. Specific clinical syndromes where epilepsy and migraine seem to be related are also discussed.
Bazil
C W
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College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York.
D001921:Brain / Q000503:physiopathology; D015897:Comorbidity; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology