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Cervical myelitis presenting as occipital neuralgia
1a Department of Neurology, St. Vincent's Hospital, School of Medicine , The Catholic University of Korea , Suwon , South Korea.
The International Journal of Neuroscience
|November 11, 2017
Summary
Occipital neuralgia, a severe headache, can be caused by cervical spine issues. This case highlights cervical myelitis as a potential, though rare, cause of this condition.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Headache Medicine
Background:
- Occipital neuralgia is a common headache disorder characterized by severe, lancinating pain in the occipital nerve distribution.
- The pathophysiology remains unclear, and spontaneous onset is frequent, with no established evaluation guidelines.

