Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival inje ction and tearing (SUNCT) is a rare type of primary headache. In this report we describe the occurrence of SUNCT in a family. Unfortunately...Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival inje ction and tearing (SUNCT) is a rare type of primary headache. In this report we describe the occurrence of SUNCT in a family. Unfortunately, one of the siblings was already dead. However, clear and detailed information from close relatives and her general practitioner confirmed the diagnosis of SUNCT. It is likely that genetic factors contribute to all types of trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias.展开更多
文摘Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival inje ction and tearing (SUNCT) is a rare type of primary headache. In this report we describe the occurrence of SUNCT in a family. Unfortunately, one of the siblings was already dead. However, clear and detailed information from close relatives and her general practitioner confirmed the diagnosis of SUNCT. It is likely that genetic factors contribute to all types of trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias.
