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SUNA syndrome with seasonal pattern.
Filippo Baldacci1, Angelo Nuti, Claudio Lucetti
1University of Pisa-Department of Neurosciences, Pisa, Italy.
Headache
|June 30, 2009
Summary
Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks (SUNA) are a type of trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia. This study details an unusual case of episodic SUNA presenting with a distinct seasonal pattern.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Headache Medicine
Background:
- Trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias (TACs) encompass a group of primary headache disorders.
- Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks (SUNA) are characterized by unilateral, short-duration attacks in the trigeminal nerve distribution with associated autonomic symptoms.
Observation:
- The case presented an atypical form of episodic SUNA.
- This episodic SUNA exhibited a distinct and exclusive seasonal pattern.
Findings:
- The observed seasonal pattern in episodic SUNA aligns with previous reports in other TACs.
- This highlights a potential chronobiological influence on certain headache presentations.
Implications:
- Understanding seasonal patterns in SUNA may aid in diagnosis and management.
- Further research into chronobiology could offer new therapeutic targets for TACs.
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