Verapamil-responsive SUNCT Syndrome

J Korean Neurol Assoc > Volume 19(4); 2001 > Article

Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2001;19(4): 407-409.

Verapamil로 호전된 S U N C T증후군 1예

송은철, 이용석 주이건*김동욱*이정주*박성호

서울특별시립 보라매병원 신경과,서울대학교 의과대학 신경과학교실*

Verapamil-responsive SUNCT Syndrome

"Eun-Cheol Song, M.D.*, Yong-Seok Lee, M.D., Kon-Chu, M.D.*, Dong-Wook Kim, M.D.*, Jung-Ju Lee, M.D.*,Seong-Ho Park, M.D."

Department of Neurology, Seoul Municipal Boramae Hospital and College of Medicine, Seoul National University*

Abstract

"SUNCT syndrome is characterized by short-lasting, unilateral, neuralgiform headache attacks, with conjuntival injec-tion and tearing. Distinct from trigeminal neuralgia, cluster headache, or paroxysmal hemicrania, this rare syndrome is SUNCT syndrome is characterized by short-lasting, unilateral, neuralgiform headache attacks, with conjuntival injec-tion and tearing. Distinct from trigeminal neuralgia, cluster headache, or paroxysmal hemicrania, this rare syndrome is generally refractory to various medications. We report a 63-year-old man diagnosed with SUNCT syndrome, whose symptoms were relieved by verapamil. The therapeutic effects of verapamil on SUNCT syndrome remain to be verified by further experiences. J Korean Neurol Assoc 19(4):407~409, 2001 Key Words : SUNCT syndrome, Verapamil"