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[Hemicrania continua]

J M Láinez1, A I Pareja Martínez

  • 1Unidad de Cefaleas, Hospital General Universitario de Valencia.

Neurologia (Barcelona, Spain)
|March 14, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Hemicrania continua is a rare, continuous unilateral headache. This review clarifies its clinical features, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment for better patient management.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Headache Medicine

Context:

  • Hemicrania continua is a rare primary headache disorder.
  • Characterized by continuous, moderate, unilateral head pain with superimposed exacerbations.

Purpose:

  • To review the clinical and pathophysiological features of hemicrania continua.
  • To discuss its nosology, differential diagnosis, and current treatment strategies.

Summary:

  • Presents a comprehensive overview of hemicrania continua, a distinct headache entity.
  • Details the diagnostic criteria, differentiating it from other headache types.
  • Explores therapeutic options, including indomethacin as a potential treatment.

Impact:

  • Aids clinicians in accurately diagnosing and managing hemicrania continua.
  • Provides a foundation for future research into the pathophysiology of this rare headache.
  • Improves understanding of continuous headache disorders.