“Hemicrania Continua”, first described in 1984, is defined as a steady, non-paroxysmal, unilateral headache absolutely responsive to indomethacin. Four cases clinically compatible with “Hemicrania Continua” are described. All four cases were absolutely resistant to indomethacin treatment. It is concluded that “Hemicrania Continua” is a clinical entity which has an indomethacin-responsive subtype but is not strictly an indomethacin-responsive headache.
SjaastadOSpieringsELH“Hemicrania continua”: another headache absolutely responsive to indomethacin.Cephalalgia1984;4:65–70
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CentonzeVAttoliniECampanozziFMagroneDTesauroPVinoMCampanaleGAlbanoO“Hemicrania continua”: a new clinical entity or a further development from cluster headache? A case report.Cephalalgia1987;7:167–8
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PasquierFLeysDPetitH“Hemicrania continua”: the first bilateral case?Cephalalgia1987;7:169–70
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SjaastadOTjornstadK“Hemicrania continua”: a third Norwegian case.Cephalalgia1987;7:175–7
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LordanidisTSjaastadOHemicrania continua: a case report.Cephalalgia1989;9:301–3
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ParejaJAPalomoTGorritiMAParejaJEspejoJMoronBTrigoMHemicrania continua. The first Spanish case: a case report.Cephalalgia1990;10:143–5
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SjaastadODaleIEvidence for a new (?) treatable headache entity.Headache1974;14:105–8
