Differential diagnosis
Cluster headache does not normally present difficulty in diagnosis when the symptoms have been clearly elicited. However, be certain to consider: (1)
- ophthalmoplegic migraine
- a supraclinoid aneurysm
- trigeminal neuralgia
- other trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias (TACs) including
- paroxysmal hemicranias
- SUNCT (short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing)
Reference:
- National Headache Management System for Adults 2019; British Association for the Study of Headache (2019)
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