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Human Studies

PAIN TYPE:
Migraine/Headache


2019 Sep 17


Neurology


93


12

A prospective comparative study and analysis of predictors of SUNA and SUNCT.

Authors

Lambru G, Rantell K, Levy A, Matharu MS
Neurology. 2019 Sep 17; 93(12):e1127-e1137.
PMID: 31427501.

Abstract

Despite the similar phenotypes, comparison between short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT) and short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with autonomic features (SUNA) has hitherto not been possible due to the dearth of studies validating the phenotype of SUNA. Therefore, these 2 syndromes have been kept separate in the International Classification of Headache Disorders. The aim of this study is to characterize and compare the clinical phenotypes of large clinic-based cohorts of patients with SUNA and SUNCT.