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The Journal of Headache and Pain
Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain 1/2011

Open Access 01-02-2011 | Brief Report

The borderland of migraine with aura: episodic unilateral mydriasis

Authors: F. Maggioni, F. Mainardi, M. L. Malvindi, G. Zanchin

Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain | Issue 1/2011

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Abstract

We present the case of a patient who had a 3-year history of episodes of transitory unilateral mydriasis with omolateral blurred vision followed by headache. Thereafter, during the last 4 years, the patient developed a migraine with visual aura, without further episodes of transitory mydriasis. We suggest that the transitory mydriasis previously present could be considered as an unusual form of migrainous aura. A possible pathogenetic mechanism is proposed.
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Metadata
Title
The borderland of migraine with aura: episodic unilateral mydriasis
Authors
F. Maggioni
F. Mainardi
M. L. Malvindi
G. Zanchin
Publication date
01-02-2011
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
The Journal of Headache and Pain / Issue 1/2011
Print ISSN: 1129-2369
Electronic ISSN: 1129-2377
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10194-010-0255-7

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