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[Trigemino-autonomic headache syndromes]
Fortschritte Der Neurologie-Psychiatrie
|January 17, 2003
Summary
This review covers rare trigeminal autonomic headaches, characterized by severe head pain and autonomic symptoms like eye redness and tearing. It details their diagnosis, prevalence, and treatment options.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Headache Medicine
- Autonomic Neurology
Context:
- Focuses on rare primary headache disorders.
- Highlights trigeminal autonomic headaches (TAH) as a distinct group.
- Emphasizes the absence of structural lesions in these conditions.
Purpose:
- To review the characteristics of TAH syndromes.
- To summarize diagnostic criteria for TAH.
- To outline the epidemiology and therapeutic strategies for TAH.
Summary:
- Trigeminal autonomic headaches present with severe unilateral head pain.
- Associated autonomic symptoms include conjunctival injection, lacrimation, rhinorrhea, ptosis, and eyelid edema.
- This review consolidates current knowledge on TAH diagnostics, epidemiology, and treatment.
Impact:
- Aids clinicians in diagnosing and managing rare headache disorders.
- Provides a comprehensive overview for researchers in headache medicine.
- Improves understanding of the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of TAH.