In:
Cephalalgia, SAGE Publications, Vol. 36, No. 10 ( 2016-09), p. 993-997
Abstract:
Trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias comprise a heterogeneous group of lateralized headaches associated with ipsilateral autonomic symptoms. They are usually localized within the territory of one or more rami of the trigeminal nerve, but may be localized outside its cutaneous territory. Although these headaches are considered primary disorders, the evidence supporting their genetic nature is lacking, particularly concerning their neuralgic forms, with the exception of a familial case described partly based on a historical account. Case reports We report on a mother and son with episodic, short-lasting, intense, paroxysmal headaches, with the same localization in the left retroauricular region, associated with prominent conjunctival injection and tearing, which are consistent with the diagnosis of SUNCT (short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing). Discussion These cases corroborate the existence of hereditary forms of this disorder, thus supporting its primary nature.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0333-1024
,
1468-2982
DOI:
10.1177/0333102415616879
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2016
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2019999-5
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