EHMTI-0320. Orthostatic headache and audiovestibular dysfunction associated with intracranial hypotension
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A rare case of orthostatic headache due to spontaneous intracranial hypotension
Headache is one of the most common clinical entities, and has a long list of differential diagnoses; however, one of the more uncommon causes of postural headache is spontaneous intracranial hypotension. It is important that clinicians be aware of this condition, as it is often overlooked, leading to invasive and unnecessary diagnostic testing. A good history and physical exam, paired with an M...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Journal of Headache and Pain
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1129-2369,1129-2377
DOI: 10.1186/1129-2377-15-s1-d7