Cluster headache-like pain in multiple sclerosis

Cephalalgia. 1999 Oct;19(8):732-4. doi: 10.1046/j.1468-2982.1999.019008732.x.

Abstract

We describe a case with simultaneous occurrence of cluster headache-like pain and multiple sclerosis. Both neuroimaging and neurophysiology (trigeminal evoked potentials) revealed a demyelination plaque in the pons, at the trigeminal root entry zone, on the side of pain. Although that type of lesion is usually associated with trigeminal neuralgia pain, we hypothesize that in this case it may be linked with the concomitant cluster headache, possibly by activation of trigemino-vascular mechanisms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cluster Headache / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Multiple Sclerosis / complications*
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia / complications*