Neurol. praxi. 2011;12(5):334-338
The paper deals with secondary headaches. Secondary headaches are symptoms of a certain structural lesion or organic disorder intraor
extracranially or they may be the manifestation of a metabolic disorder, application or removal of a certain substance. The paper
focuses on serious life or health – threatening secondary headaches and their characteristic features. They are divided in several groups:
headaches associated with vascular disorders, posttraumatic headaches, headaches associated with space – occupying lesions, with
infection, and disorders of eye, nose and paranasal sinuses. The paper is completed with 9 case reprorts.
mass, meningitis, HIV infection.
Published: November 1, 2011 Show citation