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Jong-Hee Sohn1, Yun-Ju Choi2, Byung-Kun Kim3
1Department of Neurology, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Chuncheon, South Korea.
Frontiers in Neurology
|November 13, 2018
Summary
Probable cluster headaches (CH) are common, affecting 12.6% of patients. These cases share similar clinical impacts and treatment responses to definite CH, despite some differing autonomic symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Epidemiology
- Headache Medicine
Background:
- Epidemiological data on probable cluster headaches (CH) is limited.
- Understanding probable CH is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
- This study addresses the scarcity of information on probable CH prevalence and characteristics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of probable cluster headaches (CH).
- To compare the clinical characteristics of probable CH with definite CH.
- To evaluate the impact and treatment response in probable CH.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Korean Cluster Headache Registry (KCHR).
- Employed a prospective, cross-sectional, multicenter design.
- Analyzed data from 159 patients diagnosed with CH.
Main Results:
- Probable CH accounted for 12.6% of cases (20 patients).
- Attack duration was the most common unfulfilled criterion in probable CH (40%).
- Probable CH patients had fewer autonomic symptoms than definite CH patients, though disability and treatment response were similar.
Conclusions:
- Probable cluster headaches (CH) are a significant subset of CH disorders.
- The clinical impact and treatment outcomes for probable CH are comparable to definite CH.
- Further research into the specific criteria and management of probable CH is warranted.
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