J Korean Neurol Assoc.
2024 Nov;42(4):397-400. 10.17340/jkna.2024.0037.
Long-term Observation of Therapeutic Effect of Onabotulinumtoxin A on Short-lasting Unilateral Neuralgiform Headache Attacks with Conjunctival Injection and Tearing
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- 1Department of Neurology, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Hwaseong, Korea
- 2Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
- KMID: 2561002
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.17340/jkna.2024.0037
Abstract
- Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT) is a rare primary headache disorder characterized by severe intractable stabbing headache and accompanying tearing and conjunctival injections. In this report, we present a case of a patient with SUNCT who achieved sustained remarkable improvement more than 6 months following successful treatment with a single session of botulinum toxin A, after being refractory or intolerant to several preventives for 4 months.
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