title: Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging findings in ophthalmoplegic migraine.
abstract: A patient with ophthalmoplegic migraine is described, and his computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging findings are discussed. According to our results, triad migraine, third nerve palsy, and focal enhancement of an enlarged third cranial nerve at the root exit zone should be considered pathognomonic of the disease, and further examinations should be avoided. Pathogenetic theories of the disease are discussed, and we suggest a new pathogenetic theory.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Radiology, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna University, Bologna, Italy.
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Miglio
authors.forename: Paola
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Feraco
authors.forename: Giovanni
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Tani
authors.forename: Paolo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ambrosetto
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D015840:Oculomotor Nerve Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D009886:Ophthalmoplegia / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography