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Paroxysmal Hemicrania MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Paroxysmal Hemicrania
Tree Number(s)
C10.228.140.546.399.937.750
Unique ID
D051302
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D051302
Scope Note
A primary headache disorder that is similar to the CLUSTER HEADACHE with unilateral head pain, but differs by its multiple short severe attacks. It is usually seen in females, and may be responsive to non-steroidal-anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS).
Entry Term(s)
Chronic Paroxysmal Hemicrania
Episodic Paroxysmal Hemicrania
Public MeSH Note
2006; see VASCULAR HEADACHES 2000-2005
History Note
2006; use VASCULAR HEADACHES 2000-2005
Date Established
2006/01/01
Date of Entry
2005/06/30
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