title: Complicated Migraines.
abstract: Migraines are a common paroxysmal disorder that may present with a multitude of neurologic symptoms. Migraines have been re-categorized in the most recent edition of the International Classification of Headache Disorders. In this article, we review the literature on hemiplegic migraines, alternating hemiplegia of childhood, migraine with brainstem aura, retinal migraine, ophthalmoplegic migraine, Alice in Wonderland syndrome, and acute confusional migraine. We also discuss the principal clinical features, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options for these disorders.
authors.affiliation: Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA.
authors.forename: Alyssa E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Blumenfeld
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Neurology, Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, OH.
authors.forename: M Cristina
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Victorio
authors.affiliation: Atlanta Headache Specialists, Atlanta, GA. Electronic address: frberenson@atlantaheadachespecialists.com.
authors.forename: Frank R
authors.initials: FR
authors.lastname: Berenson
mesh_terms: D001933:Brain Stem / Q000473:pathology; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D006429:Hemiplegia / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000150:complications