Atypical primary headache responding to finger pressure: possible involvement of the vagus nerve?

Authors: Stani, F.¹; Calabresi, M.; Pappagallo, M.; Scattoni, L.; Bruti, G.; Cerbo, R.

Source: The Journal of Headache and Pain, Volume 8, Number 1, February 2007 , pp. 60-62(3)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

We describe a case of atypical primary headache strongly responsive to prolonged pressure in the anterior aspect of the neck. We hypothesize that, at least in this case, the trigemino-cervical system and its connections with the vagus nerve are involved.

Keywords: Atypical primaryheadache; Trigeminocervicalcomplex; Topiramate; Vagus nerve

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1007/s10194-007-0355-6

Affiliations: 1: Email: fabrizio.distani@uniroma1.it

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