Migraine with and without aura in the same patient: expression of a single clinical entity?

Cephalalgia. 1997 Aug;17(5):585-7. doi: 10.1046/j.1468-2982.1997.1705585.x.

Abstract

Migraine with aura and migraine without aura may be different clinical expressions of one disease. This theory is debated, however. In order to further address the issue, we administered a standardized questionnaire to 45 migraineurs. The results indicate a significant overlap between migraine with and without aura, most importantly with respect to response to therapy; 70% of patients had similar responses.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Migraine Disorders / physiopathology*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires