Sunday, December 30, 2018

headache attributed to intracranial neoplasm

Q: According to proposed diagnostic criteria for a headache attributed to intracranial neoplasm by the International Headache Society, all of the following are true except

A) A headache worsened in parallel with worsening of the neoplasm 
B) Progressive 
C) Worse before going to bed 
D) Aggravated by Valsalva-like maneuvers 
E) Accompanied by nausea and/or vomiting 


Answer: C

Very recently, the International Headache Society has proposed diagnostic criteria for a headache attributed to an intracranial neoplasm.

Beside other conditions, one of the following four should be present
  •  Progressive 
  • Worse in the morning and/or when lying down 
  • Aggravated by Valsalva-like maneuvers 
  • Accompanied by nausea and/or vomiting 
Please refer to the reference for full diagnostic criteria

#oncology
#neurology


Reference:

Headache Classification Committee of the International Headache Society (IHS). The International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd edition. Cephalalgia 2018; 38:1.

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