Cluster headache mimics

Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2004 Apr;8(2):133-9. doi: 10.1007/s11916-004-0027-7.

Abstract

This article discusses cluster headache and a variety of cluster mimics, with the intention of aiding the practitioner in differentiating between primary cluster headache and secondary forms of cluster. Secondary causes of cluster headache include infections, tumors, vascular abnormalities, and head trauma. In addition, other trigeminal autonomic cephalgias occasionally can be difficult to distinguish from primary cluster headache.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Autonomic Pathways
  • Cluster Headache / diagnosis*
  • Cluster Headache / etiology
  • Cluster Headache / physiopathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Headache / diagnosis*
  • Headache / etiology
  • Headache / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Trigeminal Nerve