A case of "migralepsy".
Migraine and epilepsy are common neurological conditions that may share a pathophysiologic and genetic basis. The following case is presented to illustrate key aspects of their relationship.
Milligan
Tracey A
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Department of Neurology, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
Bromfield
Edward
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D000328:Adult; D002540:Cerebral Cortex / Q000503:physiopathology; D015897:Comorbidity; D004569:Electroencephalography / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D006801:Humans; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics* / Q000503:physiopathology; D020325:Migraine with Aura / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D009626:Terminology as Topic