Cluster-like headache secondary to parasagittal hemangiopericytoma

Headache. 2013 Oct;53(9):1496-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1526-4610.2012.02287.x. Epub 2012 Oct 18.

Abstract

We describe an original case of cluster-like headache CLH) revealing a parasagittal tumor invading the superior sagittal sinus (SSS). Resection of the tumor (hemangiopericytoma) allowed the re-permeabilization of the SSS and was followed by the complete disappearance of CLH. Several mechanisms including obstruction of the SSS, hypervascularization with arterio-veinous shunt, and overflow in the cavernous sinus might explain the symptoms.

Keywords: cluster headache; cluster-like headache; hemangiopericytoma; parasagittal meningioma; sagittal sinus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cluster Headache / diagnosis*
  • Cluster Headache / etiology
  • Cluster Headache / surgery
  • Hemangiopericytoma / complications
  • Hemangiopericytoma / diagnosis*
  • Hemangiopericytoma / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Superior Sagittal Sinus / pathology*
  • Superior Sagittal Sinus / surgery
  • Vascular Neoplasms / complications
  • Vascular Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Vascular Neoplasms / surgery