Erschienen in:
01.09.2023 | Chronic Daily Headache (S-J Wang and S-P Chen, Section Editors)
Overlap and Differences in Migraine and Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
verfasst von:
Sweta Sengupta, Jaskiran Vidwan
Erschienen in:
Current Pain and Headache Reports
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Ausgabe 11/2023
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Abstract
Purpose of Review
Migraine and idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) are increasingly encountered but remain enigmatic. This review compares the similarities and differences of the diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology, and risk factors for chronic migraine and IIH.
Recent Findings
While migraine and IIH are distinct diseases, both conditions are frequently found concurrently and may share a link. Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in those with or without pre-existing migraine may present with migraine-like headaches and contribute to migraine chronification. Increased intracranial pressure may be a coincidental occurrence in patients with migraine and normalization of pressure does not always translate to headache improvement. Limited information is available regarding the standard of treatment for patients with chronic migraine and IIH without papilledema.
Summary
There continues to be controversy over the normal range of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) values. Recognizing the concurrence of both conditions advances our understanding of headache pathology and demonstrates a striking need for more research.