Backward Radiation Epicrania Fugax: Clinical Characteristics of Nine New Cases
Author Information
Author(s): Patricia Mulero, Ángel L. Guerrero, Sonia Herrero-Velázquez, Elisa Cortijo, María Pedraza, María L. Peñas, Sara Miranda, Esther Rojo, Rosa Fernández
Primary Institution: Department of Neurology, Hospital Clínico Universitario, Valladolid, Spain
Hypothesis
What are the clinical characteristics of backward radiation epicrania fugax compared to forward radiation epicrania fugax?
Conclusion
The study found no significant differences between backward radiation epicrania fugax and forward radiation epicrania fugax in terms of clinical characteristics.
Supporting Evidence
- Backward radiation epicrania fugax was assessed in nine patients.
- Clinical characteristics of backward radiation epicrania fugax were compared with those of 18 forward radiation epicrania fugax patients.
- Patients in the backward radiation group had less frequent interictal pain and autonomic signs compared to the forward radiation group.
Takeaway
This study looked at a new type of headache that starts at the front of the head and moves backward, and found it to be similar to another type of headache.
Methodology
The study involved a prospective search for patients with brief pain paroxysms and included detailed evaluations of their pain characteristics.
Limitations
The study is limited by the small sample size and the need for further observations to definitively characterize these headaches.
Participant Demographics
The study included nine patients (four males and five females) with backward radiation epicrania fugax and 18 patients (6 males and 12 females) with forward radiation epicrania fugax.
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