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Adiposis dolorosa of scalp presenting with severe headache: an unusual case

Authors: Juhi Kawale, Amit Mahore, Nitin Dange, Kalpesh Bhoyar

Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain | Issue 6/2010

Abstract

A 46-year-old female, known case of adiposis dolorosa since adolescence, noticed painful thickening of scalp in bilateral parieto-occipital areas and vertex 1 year back. Six weeks prior to the presentation to our service, she developed severe occipital headache refractory to drug treatment. She improved after bilateral greater occipital nerve blocks. She was subjected to bilateral greater occipital chemical neurolysis which has given her complete pain relief.

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Title: Adiposis dolorosa of scalp presenting with severe headache: an unusual case
Authors: Juhi Kawale
Amit Mahore
Nitin Dange
Kalpesh Bhoyar
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: Springer Milan
Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain / Issue 6/2010
Print ISSN: 1129-2369
Electronic ISSN: 1129-2377
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10194-010-0253-9

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