Pseudo-spinal headache - PubMed (original) (raw)
Case Reports
. 1996 Jul-Aug;21(4):358-60.
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Case Reports
Pseudo-spinal headache
E Dunteman et al. Reg Anesth. 1996 Jul-Aug.
Abstract
Background and objectives: Myofascial trigger points are often not considered in the differential diagnosis of headaches.
Methods: A patient who presented with severe bifrontal headaches was treated by injections of the sternocleidomastoid muscle trigger points with local anesthetics.
Results: The patient experienced complete resolution of all symptoms, which had not reappeared after 14 months.
Conclusions: Myofascial pain may mimic other disorders, and myofascial headaches can be easily treated once properly diagnosed.
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