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[EEG findings in complicated migraine].
EEG-EMG Zeitschrift Fur Elektroenzephalographie, Elektromyographie Und Verwandte Gebiete
|December 1, 1985
Summary
This study examined 115 patients with complicated migraine, finding that neurological deficits often precede headaches. Most patients experienced transient symptoms, with EEG abnormalities common, particularly in frontal and temporal areas.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroscience
Context:
- Complicated migraine presents with neurological deficits.
- 115 patients with complicated migraine were studied over 11 years.
Purpose:
- To analyze the characteristics of complicated migraine and associated neurological deficits.
- To evaluate EEG findings in patients with complicated migraine.
Summary:
- The study included 115 patients (34 male, 81 female) aged 15-65. Most patients (80%) also experienced uncomplicated migraine. Common types included ophthalmoplegic migraine (6 cases), basilar migraine (3 cases), and migraine accompagnée (106 cases). Neurological deficits, such as transient sensory/motor deficits (37 cases) and aphasia with deficits (36 cases), often preceded headache. EEG abnormalities were frequent, with foci noted in 33.1% of cases, predominantly in frontal and temporal regions.
Impact:
- Findings highlight the varied presentation of complicated migraine and the diagnostic utility of EEG.
- Understanding the timing and nature of neurological deficits can aid in diagnosis and management.