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SUNCT syndrome responding absolutely to steroids in two cases with different etiologies

Authors: María de Lourdes Figuerola, Osvaldo Bruera, María Josefina Pozzo, Jorge Leston

Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

SUNCT is a syndrome of short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing. We are presenting now two cases absolutely responders to steroid therapy, one of them a SUNCT-like secondary to a prolactinoma and the other primary.

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Title: SUNCT syndrome responding absolutely to steroids in two cases with different etiologies
Authors: María de Lourdes Figuerola
Osvaldo Bruera
María Josefina Pozzo
Jorge Leston
Publication date: 01-02-2009
Publisher: Springer Milan
Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain / Issue 1/2009
Print ISSN: 1129-2369
Electronic ISSN: 1129-2377
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10194-008-0080-4

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