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[Nummular headache: until now a little known disorder]
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Ernst-Grube-Strasse 40, Halle/Saale, Germany.
Der Nervenarzt
|October 10, 2007
Summary
Nummular headache, a rare localized pain, is poorly understood. This study presents two cases, one treated with clomipramine and another with relaxation therapy, offering potential management strategies for this headache disorder.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Headache Medicine
Background:
- Nummular headache is a recently defined primary localized headache.
- Its epidemiology and etiology remain largely unknown.
- Currently classified in the appendix of the International Headache Society (IHS) classification due to ongoing etiological discussions.
Observation:
- A case study involving a 65-year-old woman with nummular headache.
- A case study involving a 45-year-old man with nummular headache.
Findings:
- Successful treatment of nummular headache in a 65-year-old woman using clomipramine.
- Significant improvement in nummular headache for a 45-year-old man through relaxation therapy.
Implications:
- These findings suggest potential therapeutic avenues for nummular headache management.
- Further research into the etiology and treatment of nummular headache is warranted.
- Case reports like these contribute to understanding rare headache disorders.
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