Headache and Pain Research

Associations of Migraine and Tension-type Headache with Glaucoma: Jong-Ho Kim, Young-Suk Kwon, Sang-Hwa Lee, Jong-Hee Sohn; Headache Pain Res. 2024;25(1):54-62. Published online March 29, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.62087/hpr.2024.0002

Abstract PDF: Purpose: It remains unclear whether primary headaches, particularly migraine, are associated with glaucoma. We investigated potential associations between primary headaches, including migraine and tension-type headache (TTH), and primary glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma (OAG) and closed-angle glaucoma (CAG).
Methods
We used data from the Clinical Data Warehouse collected between 2008 and 2023 to investigate whether migraine and TTH influence the risk of primary glaucoma. We compared the prevalence of primary glaucoma, including OAG, CAG, other glaucoma, and total glaucoma (TG), among patients with migraine, those with TTH, and controls.
Results
This study analyzed 46,904 patients with migraine, 48,116 patients with TTH, and 455,172 controls. Controls were selected based on propensity score matching (PSM). After adjustment for covariates and PSM, the fully adjusted odds ratios (ORs) for patients with migraine were 1.83 for OAG (95% confidence interval [95% CI], 1.33–2.51; p<0.004) and 1.55 for TG (95% CI, 1.26–1.91; p<0.004) compared to controls. Furthermore, in patients with TTH, the ORs for CAG were 2.20 (95% CI, 1.40–3.47; p<0.004) compared to controls. Additionally, patients with migraine had fully adjusted ORs of 1.71 for OAG (95% CI, 1.24–2.36; p<0.004) and 1.41 for TG (95% CI, 1.15–1.73; p<0.004) compared to those with TTH.
Conclusion
Migraine is associated with primary glaucoma, particularly OAG.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Hemicrania Continua, Paroxysmal Hemicrania, Short-lasting Unilateral Neuralgiform Headache Attacks: Sang-Hwa Lee, Mi-Kyoung Kang, Soo-Jin Cho; Korean J Headache. 2023;24(2):39-44. Published online December 31, 2023

Abstract PDF: Chronic paroxysmal hemicrania, short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks, and hemicrania continua are rare headache disorders characterized by severe unilateral headache accompanied by ipsilateral autonomic symptoms. Accurate diagnosis and specific treatment approaches for these conditions are crucial for appropriate management. This article covers the clinical features, diagnostic criteria, and treatment strategies of each disorder, aiming to differentiate them from other major headaches and provide targeted treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes.

Three Cases of Secondary Trigeminal Neuralgia Caused by Maxillary Sinus Cyst: Eungue Lee, Wonseok Jeon, Joongwon Park, Junho Choi, Jong-Hee Sohn, Ho Jun Lee, Sang-Hwa Lee; Korean J Headache. 2023;24(1):28-31. Published online June 30, 2023

Abstract PDF: Trigeminal neuralgia is a neuropathic pain disorder characterized by elicited paroxysms of stabbing pain in a specific region. Trigeminal neuralgia is classified into three types: classical, secondary, and idiopathic. The classic type, which is the most common, is caused by vascular compression of the trigeminal nerve root. Carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine are the first-line treatment choice for trigeminal neuralgia and offer meaningful pain control in almost 90% of patients. However, if there is no response to medical treatment, secondary trigeminal neuralgia should be considered. Secondary trigeminal neuralgia is attributed to an identifiable neurologic disease. Additionally, there are various secondary causes such as skull base fractures and paranasal sinus lesion. Two cases of secondary trigeminal neuralgia caused by maxillary sinus cyst were previously reported in South Korea. We experienced 3 cases of secondary trigeminal neuralgia induced by maxillary sinus cyst, which exhibited different clinical and radiological findings compared to the previous cases.

Diagnostic Delay in Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension: Jiyoung Kim, Younjin Park, Jong-Hee Sohn, Sang-Hwa Lee, Eun Kyung Khil, Hee Jin Im, Min Jun Song, Myoung-Jin Cha, Soo-Jin Cho; Published online June 30, 2022

Ocular Syphilis Misdiagnosed as Giant Cell Arteritis: Jeongsu Hwang, Jong-hee Sohn, Sang-Hwa Lee, Byoungchul Choi, Eungue Lee, Wonseok Jeon; Published online June 30, 2021

A Case of Optic Glioma Presenting as Headache and Visual Loss: Byoungchul Choi, Jeongsu Hwang, Young-Il Kim, Sang-Hwa Lee, Yerim Kim, MSc; Published online June 30, 2020

The Prevalence of Dizziness According to Subtypes of Migraine and Factors Related with Daily Disability: Yerim Kim, Young-Il Kim, Byoungchul Choi, Jong-Hee Sohn, Jong Seok Bae, Ju-Hun Lee, Sang-Hwa Lee; Published online June 30, 2018

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