title: Ictal epileptic headache mimicking status migrainosus: EEG and DWI-MRI findings.
abstract: We report a case of a patient with status migrainosus unresponsive to analgesic therapy in whom electroencephalographic recording revealed an epileptic origin. Intravenous administration of lorazepam induced the prompt resolution of the symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Neurology Clinic, S. Anna Hospital, Como, Italy.
authors.forename: Vincenzo
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Belcastro
authors.forename: Pasquale
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Striano
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Pierguidi
authors.forename: Paolo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Calabresi
authors.forename: Nicola
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Tambasco
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D038524:Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006261:Headache / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008140:Lorazepam / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012640:Seizures / Q000150:complications*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants; D008140:Lorazepam