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The Journal of Headache and Pain
Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain 4/2010

Open Access 01-08-2010 | Brief Report

Meningioma causing gabapentin-responsive secondary SUNCT syndrome

Authors: Anna Kutschenko, David Liebetanz

Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain | Issue 4/2010

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Abstract

Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT) is one of the rarest and most serious headache disorders. Cases of symptomatic SUNCT syndromes are reported, which demonstrate that brain imaging is very important for diagnosis. In this study, we describe the first case of secondary SUNCT syndrome caused by a meningioma. So far, a clearly effective therapy for SUNCT syndrome has not been known. In this case, however, SUNCT was completely responsive to gabapentin. This underlines that this drug is worthy of being considered as a potential therapeutic option in the treatment of SUNCT syndrome.
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Metadata
Title
Meningioma causing gabapentin-responsive secondary SUNCT syndrome
Authors
Anna Kutschenko
David Liebetanz
Publication date
01-08-2010
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
The Journal of Headache and Pain / Issue 4/2010
Print ISSN: 1129-2369
Electronic ISSN: 1129-2377
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10194-010-0216-1

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