Neuro-ophthalmology and its contribution to headaches: a case-based approach. (September 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Friedman, Deborah I; Frishberg, Benjamin
• Is Part Of: Expert review of neurotherapeutics. Volume 10:Number 9(2010)
• Page Start: 1467
• Page End: 1478
• Publication Date: 2010-09
• Subjects: angle-closure glaucoma -- carotid dissection -- giant cell arteritis -- intracranial hypertension -- ophthalmoplegic migraine -- orbital infection -- orbital inflammation -- painful ophthalmoplegia -- pseudotumor cerebri -- Tolosa––Hunt syndrome; Neuropharmacology -- Periodicals; 615.7805
• DOI: 10.1586/ern.10.113
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1473-7175

Abstract

Many neuro-ophthalmic conditions are associated with head or ocular pain; some are benign and others are potentially life-threatening. Rather than listing and describing numerous conditions, this article presents three cases interfacing neuro-ophthalmology and headache, with a discussion of the differential diagnosis, approach to obtaining the proper diagnosis, and management. The discussions are not intended to be exhaustive, but include conditions encountered in practice that present a diagnostic challenge. The main issues are highlighted for each clinical scenario.