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Erschienen in: Current Pain and Headache Reports 10/2014

01.10.2014 | Uncommon Headache Syndromes (J Ailani, Section Editor)

Primary Stabbing Headache in Adults and Pediatrics: a Review

verfasst von: Suzanne Hagler, Karen Ballaban-Gil, Matthew S. Robbins

Erschienen in: Current Pain and Headache Reports | Ausgabe 10/2014

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Abstract

Primary stabbing headache (PSH) is an under-recognized primary headache disorder, which often goes undiagnosed. It is mainly characterized by its ultrashort stabbing quality and can be easily overlooked both by patients and providers as it is often not severe enough to interfere significantly with daily life. However, PSH may be severe and require therapy, and it is important for providers to recognize this headache type, both in adult and pediatric populations, as well as to be able to distinguish it from secondary headache disorders. PSH also may be more common than previously thought.
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Metadaten
Titel
Primary Stabbing Headache in Adults and Pediatrics: a Review
verfasst von
Suzanne Hagler
Karen Ballaban-Gil
Matthew S. Robbins
Publikationsdatum
01.10.2014
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Pain and Headache Reports / Ausgabe 10/2014
Print ISSN: 1531-3433
Elektronische ISSN: 1534-3081
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-014-0450-3

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