Arch Neurol Chicago
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Arch Neurol Chicago · Nov 1981
Case ReportsCluster headache variant. Spectrum of a new headache syndrome.
The syndrome of cluster headache variant is characterized by the occurrence of three combined symptoms: atypical cluster headaches, multiple jabs, and background vascular headaches. Atypical cluster headaches are localized headaches that occur several times daily, usually without any headache-free periods. They differ from the typical chronic cluster headache in their location, duration, frequent shifting, and frequency. ⋯ Complete control was achieved in 50% of the patients. The nine patients who did not respond to indomethacin were depressed. These nine patients responded well to tricyclic antidepressants.