Cluster-Like Headache Secondary to Sphenoid Sinus Mucocele
Joint Authors
Branco, Mariana
Rodrigues, Rita
Lopes, Marta
Ruano, Luís
Source
Case Reports in Neurological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-12-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The great majority of cases of cluster headache (CH) are primary, but there are several reported cases of CH secondary to underlying structural lesions.
The identification of these lesions is crucial for the achievement of an effective treatment and favorable outcome, although the determination of a cause-effect relationship between the two entities may be challenging.
Case Report.
We present the first case of CH secondary to sphenoid sinus mucocele.
Discussion.
This case reinforces the need to perform neuroimaging studies in CH patients in order to identify lesions that can constitute its cause, especially if atypical features are present.
Activation of the trigeminovascular system due to direct contact between the lesion and the trigeminal nerve or by local edema and inflammation possibly plays a role in the pathophysiology of this CH secondary to sphenoid sinus mucocele.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Branco, Mariana& Rodrigues, Rita& Lopes, Marta& Ruano, Luís. 2018. Cluster-Like Headache Secondary to Sphenoid Sinus Mucocele. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Branco, Mariana…[et al.]. Cluster-Like Headache Secondary to Sphenoid Sinus Mucocele. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Branco, Mariana& Rodrigues, Rita& Lopes, Marta& Ruano, Luís. Cluster-Like Headache Secondary to Sphenoid Sinus Mucocele. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145432
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1145432