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Migraine-like headache in intraventricular tumours
Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery
|January 1, 1982
Summary
Paroxysmal headaches can be an early symptom of intraventricular tumors. Misdiagnosis as migraine may delay crucial investigations like CT scans.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Intraventricular tumors are rare intracranial neoplasms.
- Headache is a common presenting symptom for various neurological conditions.
Observation:
- Seven out of 39 patients with intraventricular tumors presented with paroxysmal headache as their primary early symptom.
- The headache presentation mimicked migraine, leading to potential misdiagnosis.
Findings:
- Antimigraine drug therapy can be misleading in cases of intraventricular tumors.
- Diagnostic investigations including funduscopy, electroencephalography (EEG), skin X-rays, and computed tomography (CT) scans are crucial.
Implications:
- Early recognition of atypical headache patterns is vital for timely diagnosis of intraventricular tumors.
- Comprehensive diagnostic workups are essential to differentiate tumor-related headaches from primary headache disorders like migraine.