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Shortlasting, Unilateral, Neuralgiform, Headache Attacks With Conjunctival Injection, Tearing, Sweating and Rhinorrhea: The Term and New View Points

Shortlasting, Unilateral, Neuralgiform, Headache Attacks With Conjunctival Injection, Tearing, Sweating and Rhinorrhea: The Term and New View Points

Authors :
Antonaci F
Fredriksen T
Pareja JA
Sjaastad O
Source :
Frontiers in neurology [Front Neurol] 2018 Apr 23; Vol. 9, pp. 262. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Apr 23 (Print Publication: 2018).
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

A solitary patient with symptoms similar to those of shortlasting unilateral neuralgiform conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT) was first mentioned in 1978. The term SUNCT was first used in 1991. SUNCT is an acronym; the "S" signifies "Shortlasting"; the "U" symbolizes "Unilateral"; "N" stands for "Neuralgiform"; the "C" for "Conjunctival injection"; and "T" for "Tearing." The term short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with cranial autonomic symptoms were marketed in 2004. The terminology and new view points are discussed and nosography proposal for SUNCT is presented.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1664-2295
Volume :
9
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Frontiers in neurology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
29740387
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2018.00262