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Cough headache presenting as a toothache: a case report

E Moncada1, S B Graff-Radford

  • 1Orofacial Pain & Dysfunction Program, UCLA School of Dentistry 90024.

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|May 1, 1993
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Benign cough headache (BCH) causes severe head pain triggered by coughing. This case highlights how BCH can mimic toothache, emphasizing the need for careful differential diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Headache Medicine

Background:

  • Benign cough headache (BCH) is characterized by sudden, severe head pain precipitated by coughing or other Valsalva maneuvers.
  • Differential diagnosis of BCH is crucial as symptoms can overlap with serious neurological conditions like subarachnoid hemorrhage, increased intracranial pressure, and intracranial tumors.

Observation:

  • A case study details a patient presenting with symptoms mimicking toothache, later diagnosed as benign cough headache.
  • This presentation underscores the varied and sometimes atypical clinical manifestations of BCH.

Findings:

  • The report discusses the diagnostic challenges in differentiating BCH from other headache disorders and secondary causes of head pain.
  • Evaluation strategies for exertional headaches and cough-induced headaches are reviewed, emphasizing thorough neurological assessment.

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Implications:

  • Accurate diagnosis of BCH is essential to avoid unnecessary investigations and to reassure patients.
  • Clinicians should consider benign cough headache in their differential diagnosis for patients presenting with cough-induced head pain, even when symptoms appear atypical.