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[SUNCT-type headache and Rathke's cleft cyst: a controversial relation].
1Complejo Asistencial de Avila, Avila, Espana. fortegav@medynet.com
Revista De Neurologia
|January 30, 2010
Summary
Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks (SUNCT) can be linked to intracranial lesions. This case report details a patient with SUNCT and chronic bleeding in a Rathke's cleft cyst, a novel association.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Headache Medicine
Background:
- Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks (SUNCT) are primary headaches.
- A small percentage of SUNCT cases are associated with intracranial lesions, often in the pituitary or posterior fossa.
Observation:
- A 69-year-old woman presented with SUNCT.
- Magnetic resonance imaging revealed chronic bleeding within a Rathke's cleft cyst in this patient.
Findings:
- This represents the first reported case of an association between SUNCT and a bleeding Rathke's cleft cyst.
- The findings suggest a potential link between Rathke's cleft cysts and SUNCT.
Implications:
- Discusses the relationship between Rathke's cleft cysts and SUNCT.
- Explores the potential utility and risks of surgical interventions for refractory SUNCT headaches in such cases.
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