Hemicrania Continua Evolving From Cluster Headache Responsive to Valproic Acid |
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| Authors: | Giorgio Lambru MD Paola Castellini MD Annamaria Bini MD Andrea Evangelista MD Gian Camillo Manzoni MD Paola Torelli MD |
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| Institution: | From the Headache Centre, Department of Neurology, University of Parma, Parma, Italy. |
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| Abstract: | Hemicrania continua (HC) is a rare type of primary headache characterized by a prompt and enduring response to indomethacin. We describe a patient who suffered from cluster headache evolving into ipsilateral HC, who does not tolerate a long‐term indomethacin therapy. The case was complex in terms of diagnosis, associated comorbidity, and choice of treatment; after several trials with different therapeutic regimens, we started the patient on a therapy with valproic acid and obtained an improvement of her HC. |
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| Keywords: | hemicrania continua cluster headache valproic acid indomethacin |
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