title: Cluster headache.
abstract: Cluster headache is a stereotypic, primary headache disorder that is marked by repeated short-lasting attacks of severe, unilateral head pain and associated autonomic symptoms. Cluster headache is probably due to an abnormality in the circadian hypothalamic generator with subsequent trigeminovascular activation. We have reviewed the clinical manifestations, pathophysiology, gender differences, and treatment options in cluster headache.
authors.affiliation: Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, USA.
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Dodick
authors.forename: T D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Rozen
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Goadsby
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Silberstein
mesh_terms: D003027:Cluster Headache / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D015995:Prevalence; D012727:Sex Characteristics