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Record 1 2023-09-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases
  • Nervous System
Universal entry(ies)
G44.0
classification system code, see observation
DEF

One of a group of primary headache disorders (trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias) of uncertain mechanism that are characterized by frequently recurring, short-lasting but extremely severe headaches that occur in groups or clusters.

CONT

Cluster headache sufferers typically experience very severe headaches of a piercing quality near one eye or temple that last for between 15 minutes and three hours. They are frequently associated with drooping eyelids, red watery eyes, and nasal congestion on the affected side of the face. The headaches are unilateral and occasionally change sides. The neck is often stiff or tender in association with cluster headaches, and jaw and teeth pain is sometimes reported.

OBS

G44.0: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines
  • Système nerveux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
G44.0
classification system code, see observation
DEF

[Douleur craniofaciale latéralisée (le plus souvent en arrière de l'œil)], dont le caractère vasculaire est marqué par la pulsatilité de la douleur, précédant l'apparition de modifications vasomotrices locales unilatérales (rougeur de la face, injection conjonctivale, larmoiement, écoulement nasal et sensation d'obstruction nasale), souvent avec des crises ou accès migraineux.

OBS

algie vasculaire de la face; AVF : terme et abréviation publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 6 septembre 2008.

OBS

G44.0 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades humanas
  • Sistema nervioso
Entrada(s) universal(es)
G44.0
classification system code, see observation
OBS

G44.0: código de la Clasificación Estadística Internacional de Enfermedades y Problemas Relacionados con la Salud.

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Record 2 2012-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Nervous System
DEF

Pertaining to migraine; a condition that is marked by recurrent usually unilateral severe headache.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Système nerveux
DEF

Qui a la migraine, qui est sujet à ce mal.

Spanish

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