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Migraine associated with periorbital ecchymosis
1Headache Research Foundation, Faulkner Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
Headache
|April 1, 1990
Abstract:
Two patients are reported who developed periorbital ecchymosis in association with migraine. The association is rare, having only been reported in the literature almost a century ago. The possible mechanism of the occurrence of periorbital ecchymosis in migraine is discussed.
Insights
Periorbital ecchymosis, or bruising around the eyes, is rarely associated with migraine headaches. This case report discusses this infrequent connection and its potential causes.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Migraine is a common neurological disorder.
- Periorbital ecchymosis is typically associated with trauma or specific medical conditions.
Observation:
- Two patients presented with periorbital ecchymosis.
- The onset of ecchymosis coincided with migraine episodes.
Findings:
- The association between periorbital ecchymosis and migraine is exceedingly rare.
- This phenomenon was last documented in medical literature nearly a century ago.
Implications:
- Understanding this rare association may aid in diagnosing complex migraine presentations.
- Further research into the pathophysiology linking migraine and periorbital ecchymosis is warranted.