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Headache spectrum in Arnold-Chiari malformation.

R K Khurana1

  • 1Department of Neurology, University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Baltimore 21201.

Headache
|March 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Arnold-Chiari malformation (ACM) can cause various exertional headaches. Patients with Type I ACM may experience low spinal fluid pressure headaches or different types of migraines, suggesting a link between ACM and headaches.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Headache Medicine

Background:

  • Exertional headaches are a known symptom in patients with Arnold-Chiari malformation (ACM).
  • Arnold-Chiari malformation (ACM) is a condition where brain tissue extends into the spinal canal.

Observation:

  • This study reports on four patients diagnosed with Type I ACM who experienced recurrent headaches.
  • The headaches presented diversely, including low spinal fluid pressure headache, migraine without aura, migraine with aura, and migraine with prolonged aura.

Findings:

  • The observations suggest a potential association between Type I ACM and various headache presentations.
  • Recurrent headaches in patients may be linked to craniovertebral junction anomalies.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider screening for craniovertebral junction anomalies, including ACM, in patients with unexplained recurrent headaches.
  • Further research is warranted to understand the pathophysiological mechanisms linking ACM and diverse headache types.

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