Migraine precipitated by head trauma in athletes.
OBJECTIVE
To present the clinical features of a case of migraine precipitated by head trauma.


METHODS
Detailed history was obtained and ophthalmic and neurologic examinations were performed.


RESULTS
This patient's history of transient loss of vision followed by severe headache precipitated by a direct blow to the top of the head is characteristic of this phenomenon. Normal neurologic and opthalmic examination findings, normal magnetic resonance imaging, and a history of similar episodes are all consistent with this diagnosis.


CONCLUSIONS
Familiarity with this entity can obviate an expensive examination for patients with these classic symptoms.
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Department of Ophthalmology, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, USA. DPLAGER@INDYUNIX.IUPUI.EDU
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D000328:Adult; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D005538:Football / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology