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[Hemicrania continua]

Y D Fragoso1, P C Machado

  • 1Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Santos, Santos, SP, Brazil.

Jornal De Pediatria
|December 20, 2003
PubMed
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This case report highlights Hemicrania Continua, a rare headache disorder, in a 17-year-old female. Prompt treatment with indomethacin led to complete headache relief, underscoring its diagnostic importance.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Headache Medicine

Background:

  • Hemicrania Continua is a rare primary headache disorder.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging, especially in adolescents.
  • Delayed diagnosis can lead to prolonged suffering.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the youngest case of Hemicrania Continua diagnosed.
  • To emphasize the importance of considering Hemicrania Continua in continuous unilateral headaches.
  • To highlight the efficacy of indomethacin treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 17-year-old female with a 9-year history of undiagnosed headache.
  • Literature review of Hemicrania Continua using Medline.
  • Clinical assessment and therapeutic trial with indomethacin.

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Main Results:

  • The patient experienced complete cessation of headache with low-dose indomethacin.
  • This represents the youngest reported case of Hemicrania Continua.
  • The diagnosis was suggested by a medical student.

Conclusions:

  • Hemicrania Continua should be considered in continuous unilateral headaches, regardless of age.
  • Indomethacin is a highly effective treatment for Hemicrania Continua.
  • Increased awareness among clinicians is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.