Recurrent painful ophthalmoplegia in a patient with diabetes mellitus: Is ophthalmoplegia associated with diabetes mellitus?
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Source: Cephalalgia - December 1, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Hamada, K., Sakurai, Y., Sugimoto, I. Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Cryopyrin-associated periodic fever syndrome manifesting as Tolosa-Hunt syndrome
We report the case of a patient diagnosed with THS after an episode of unilateral orbital pain and diplopia with demonstration of granulomatous inflammation of both cavernous sinus on cerebral magnetic resonance imaging and an immediate response to treatment with corticosteroids. Progression of the disease over the following years, accompanied by increasing signs of inflammation on cerebral magnetic resonance imaging and cerebrospinal fluid pleocytosis, led to further diagnostic tests. Genetic analyses revealed a heterozygote low-penetrance mutation (Q703K) of the cryopyrin/NLRP3 gene compatible with a cryopyrin-associated...
Source: Cephalalgia - December 1, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Höhne, C., Schuh, E., Kümpfel, T., Straube, A. Tags: Clinical Correspondence Source Type: research
Case report: Epicranial pain after radiotherapy for skull base meningioma - the first symptomatic epicrania fugax?
Conclusion
Although the pathogenesis of EF remains uncertain, this case is consistent with a symptomatic origin in the trigeminal root/pathway. The onset of the EF-like pain could have been caused by the compressive effect of the tumour or, most likely, by the radiation. (Source: Cephalalgia)
Source: Cephalalgia - December 1, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Fernandez-Matarrubia, M., Gutierrez-Viedma, A., Cuadrado, M.-L. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Cardiac monitoring of high-dose verapamil in cluster headache: An international Delphi study
Discussion
Experts in cardiac rhythm disorders agreed on pretreatment EKG monitoring, but no consensus was reached on EKG monitoring during HDV treatment and around dose adjustments. (Source: Cephalalgia)
Source: Cephalalgia - December 1, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Koppen, H., Stolwijk, J., Wilms, E., van Driel, V., Ferrari, M., Haan, J. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Decreased levels of aquaporin-4 in the cerebrospinal fluid of patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Conclusion
Our data suggest that an imbalance of aquaporin-4 in the cerebrospinal fluid of patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension may contribute to the pathogenesis of this disorder. (Source: Cephalalgia)
Source: Cephalalgia - December 1, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Doppler, K., Schütt, M., Sommer, C. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Dynamics of a haemodynamic headache: A case report and literature review of headache secondary to flow inversion of the internal jugular vein
Conclusions
The case of our patient suggests that unilateral, episodic, non-throbbing, non-postural headache with transient neurological symptoms can be caused by combined arterial and venous flow abnormalities secondary to a high-flow arteriovenous brachial fistula. In this setting, this pattern of headache may precede overt signs of intracranial hypertension and may be used as a warning sign of cerebral venous congestion. (Source: Cephalalgia)
Source: Cephalalgia - December 1, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Pereira, L., Campos Costa, E., Nunes, T., Saraiva, P., Ferreira, J., Cruz, P., Rodrigues, M. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Vanishing calcification associated with a spontaneous ventral spinal cerebrospinal fluid leak
We report here the unusual case of a patient with a ventral CSF leak in whom the associated calcification absorbed over a five-month period.
Case report
A 42-year-old woman developed orthostatic headaches and bilateral abducens nerve palsies. Magnetic resonance imaging of her brain showed typical findings of spontaneous intracranial hypotension. Magnetic resonance imaging of her spine showed an extensive cervicothoracic CSF leak. Computed tomographic myelography showed calcification at the Th1–2 disk space. Three epidural blood patches were performed, but her symptoms persisted. Digital subtraction myelography perfo...
Source: Cephalalgia - December 1, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Schievink, W. I., Ross, L., Prasad, R. S., Maya, M. M. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Psychological factors associated with failure of detoxification treatment in chronic headache associated with medication overuse
Conclusions
The outcome of detoxification is influenced by psychological factors that should be considered when considering treatment strategies. (Source: Cephalalgia)
Source: Cephalalgia - December 1, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Bottiroli, S., Viana, M., Sances, G., Ghiotto, N., Guaschino, E., Galli, F., Vegni, E., Pazzi, S., Nappi, G., Tassorelli, C. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Headache of neurally mediated syncope
Conclusions
Syncope did not precipitate migraine. Headache during syncope may be due to cerebral hypoperfusion, and cerebral hyperperfusion may cause post-syncopal headache. (Source: Cephalalgia)
Source: Cephalalgia - December 1, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Khurana, R. K., Van Meerbeke, S. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Migraine and endothelial function: The HUNT3 Study
Conclusions
There was no relationship between FMD and migraine or other headache diagnoses in this large cross-sectional study of otherwise healthy respondents including freedom from pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases. (Source: Cephalalgia)
Source: Cephalalgia - December 1, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Larsen, J. S., Skaug, E.-A., Wisloff, U., Ellingsen, O., Stovner, L. J., Linde, M., Hagen, K. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
The phenotype of migraine with unilateral cranial autonomic symptoms documents increased peripheral and central trigeminal sensitization. A case series of 757 patients
Conclusions
Migraine patients with UAS are characterized not only by symptoms due to intense peripheral trigeminal activation but also to central sensitization. Our study broadens the knowledge on the clinical and phenotypic characteristics of migraine with UAS, suggests pathophysiological implications, and supports the need for future prospective clinical studies. (Source: Cephalalgia)
Source: Cephalalgia - December 1, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Barbanti, P., Aurilia, C., DallArmi, V., Egeo, G., Fofi, L., Bonassi, S. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Gray matter changes related to medication overuse in patients with chronic migraine
Conclusions
Our study showed GMV changes in CMwMO patients compared to the CMwoMO patients. These three cerebral regions accounted for significant variance in analgesics use frequency. Moreover, the GMV of the orbitofrontal cortex was predictive of the response to MO treatments. (Source: Cephalalgia)
Source: Cephalalgia - December 1, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Lai, T.-H., Chou, K.-H., Fuh, J.-L., Lee, P.-L., Kung, Y.-C., Lin, C.-P., Wang, S.-J. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Migraine is related to an increased risk of Parkinsons disease: A population-based, propensity score-matched, longitudinal follow-up study
Conclusions
This study showed an increased risk of developing PD in patients with migraine. (Source: Cephalalgia)
Source: Cephalalgia - December 1, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Wang, H.-I., Ho, Y.-C., Huang, Y.-P., Pan, S.-L. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Twenty years of triptans in the United States Medicaid programs: Utilization and reimbursement trends from 1993 to 2013
Conclusions
The substantial increase in triptan prescriptions from 2009 to 2011, without being convincingly explained by either rising migraine prevalence or rising Medicaid enrollment, is suggestive of reduced access to these medications prior to 2009. Cost-containment policies may have inadvertently prevented Medicaid migraineurs from obtaining appropriate pharmacotherapy.
Prior presentations
An earlier version of this paper was presented as a poster at the Annual Meeting of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, Philadelphia, PA, May 2015, where it received a finalist award. (Source: Cephalalgia)
Source: Cephalalgia - December 1, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Xia, Y., Kelton, C. M., Wigle, P. R., Heaton, P. C., Guo, J. J. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Corrigendum
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Source: Cephalalgia - November 8, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Corrigendum Source Type: research
