Migralepsy: is the current definition too narrow?

Headache. 2008 Jul;48(7):1129-32. doi: 10.1111/j.1526-4610.2008.01091.x.

Abstract

The relationship between epilepsy and migraine is complex and remains to be determined. We report 3 cases that address 2 questions on this topic. The first and second cases showed an association between migraine without aura and the onset of epileptic seizures. The third case report describes a patient in whom migraine with aura occurred and was followed by the development of status epilepticus, which occurred 2 or 3 hours after the attack of migraine with aura. We discuss the present definition of migralepsy and reassess its definition by suggesting possible extensions to its current definition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Epilepsy / classification
  • Epilepsy / complications*
  • Epilepsy / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Migraine Disorders / classification
  • Migraine Disorders / complications*
  • Migraine Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Young Adult