[SUNCT type headache. A report of a new case. Short-lasting, unilateral, neuralgiform, headache attacks with conjuctival injection and tearing].
We report a new case of short-lasting, unilateral, neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT). This rare headache, described in 1978, shares clinical traits with trigeminal neuralgia and cluster headache and its diagnostic classification as a unilateral headache with autonomic involvement has been the subject of considerable debate. The etiology of SUNCT is unknown, although it is considered a highly difficult pain to treat. We discuss our patient's symptoms and response to treatment with carbamazepine.
Salazar
J A
JA
Servicio de Neurología, Complejo Hospitalario Carlos Haya, Málaga.
Tamayo
J A
JA
Fernández
O
O
D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002220:Carbamazepine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006261:Headache / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; D002220:Carbamazepine
Cefalea tipo SUNCT. Aportación de un nuevo caso. Short-lasting, Unilateral, Neuralgiform, headache attacks with Conjuctival injection and Tearing.