title: Red ear syndrome: a review of all published cases (1996-2010).
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Red ear syndrome is characterised by episodic unilateral erythema of the ear associated with pain and burning sensation.
  
  
  METHODS
  We describe the case of a young woman with daily, frequent, recurrent episodes of red ear syndrome in the absence of any structural lesions, primary headache disorder or obvious triggers. We review all previously described cases and discuss postulated mechanisms for this syndrome.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The exact cause of this rare headache disorder remains unknown and treatment options vary considerably.
authors.affiliation: Division of Medical Sciences, John Radcliffe Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: Suzanne
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ryan
authors.forename: Benjamin R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Wakerley
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Davies
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D004890:Erythema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006261:Headache / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D006930:Hyperalgesia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D035583:Rare Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013577:Syndrome; D055815:Young Adult