Focus on the management of thunderclap headache: From nosography to treatment

E. Ferrante; Cristina Tassorelli; P. Rossi; C. Lisotto; G. Nappi

doi:10.1007/s10194-011-0302-z

Focus on the management of thunderclap headache: From nosography to treatment

E. Ferrante, Cristina Tassorelli, P. Rossi, C. Lisotto, G. Nappi

Fondazione "Istituto Neurologico Casimiro Mondino"

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Abstract

Thunderclap headache (TCH) is an excruciating headache characterized by a very sudden onset. Recognition and accurate diagnosis of TCH are important in order to rule out the various, serious underlying brain disorders that, in a high percentage of cases, are the real cause of the headache. Primary TCH, which may recur intermittently and generally has a spontaneous, benign evolution, can thus be diagnosed only when all other potential underlying causes have been excluded through accurate diagnostic work up. In this review, we focus on the management of TCH, paying particular attention to the diagnostic work up and treatment of the condition.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	251-258
Number of pages	8
Journal	Journal of Headache and Pain
Volume	12
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10194-011-0302-z
Publication status	Published - Apr 2011

Keywords

Headache
Nosography
Reversible cerebral vasocostriction syndrome
Subarachnoid haemorrhage
Thunderclap headache
Treatment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Clinical Neurology

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