Trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias

Neurol Clin. 2009 May;27(2):537-56. doi: 10.1016/j.ncl.2008.11.005.

Abstract

The trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias (TACs) are a group of primary headache syndromes all marked by headache and associated autonomic features. The TACs include cluster headache, paroxysmal hemicrania, hemicrania continua, and short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing syndrome. Diagnosis is made after looking at headache frequency, duration, and accompanying symptoms. Each TAC has its own unique treatment modality, which is discussed in depth.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use*
  • Autonomic Nervous System / physiopathology*
  • Cluster Headache / diagnosis
  • Cluster Headache / therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Indomethacin / therapeutic use*
  • Paroxysmal Hemicrania / diagnosis
  • Paroxysmal Hemicrania / therapy
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias / diagnosis*
  • Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias / drug therapy
  • Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias / physiopathology
  • Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias / surgery
  • Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias / therapy*

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Indomethacin