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[Paroxysmal epileptic headache].

H Díaz y Díaz

    Neurologia, Neurocirugia, Psiquiatria
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Epileptic paroxystic headache is a sudden, intense head pain episode, often brief and recurring. This study identified it in 32 patients, with onset typically in youth.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Epileptology
    • Headache Medicine

    Context:

    • Epileptic paroxystic headache is a rare neurological disorder characterized by sudden, severe headache episodes.
    • Understanding its clinical features and diagnostic criteria is crucial for effective management.

    Purpose:

    • To describe the clinical characteristics of epileptic paroxystic headache.
    • To investigate its association with other epileptic symptoms and EEG findings.
    • To evaluate treatment outcomes.

    Summary:

    • The study analyzed 125 patients, identifying epileptic paroxystic headache in 32 individuals.
    • Onset averaged 11 years, with a mean duration of six years.
    • Headache episodes varied in duration, with most lasting 15 minutes or less.

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  • EEG revealed focalization in the temporal lobe (56%) or midbrain (12.5%).
  • The condition could be the sole epileptic symptom or associated with other ictal events.

    • Impact:

    • This research contributes to a better understanding of epileptic paroxystic headache, aiding in diagnosis and differential diagnosis.
    • Effective treatments like hydantoine, primidone, and methylsuccimide were identified.
    • Highlights the importance of EEG in localizing seizure foci.