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[Headaches and facial pain]
1Neurologische Klinik und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum Benjamin Franklin, Freien Universität Berlin.
Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|September 14, 1999
Summary
This paper classifies over 150 headache and facial pain types by duration. It focuses on common and life-threatening syndromes, emphasizing case history for diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pain Medicine
Context:
- Headache classification systems detail over 150 types of headaches and facial pain.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective patient management.
Purpose:
- To subdivide frequent headache and facial pain types based on typical manifestation duration.
- To review common and life-threatening headache syndromes.
- To assess the role of case history and technical examinations in diagnosis.
Summary:
- This review categorizes prevalent headache and facial pain disorders by their temporal characteristics.
- It highlights the diagnostic importance of detailed patient history, especially for common and critical conditions.
- The paper critically evaluates the necessity of supplementary diagnostic procedures.
Impact:
- Provides a structured approach to understanding and diagnosing diverse headache presentations.
- Aids clinicians in differentiating between benign and serious causes of head and facial pain.
- Emphasizes evidence-based diagnostic strategies for improved patient outcomes.