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| Year : 2012 | Volume
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| Issue : 5 | Page : 23-32 |
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Neuroimaging and other investigations in patients presenting with headache
Callum W Duncan
Department of Neurology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZN, United Kingdom
Correspondence Address:
Callum W Duncan
Consultant Neurologist, Department of Neurology, Ward 40, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZN
United Kingdom
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/0972-2327.99995
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Headache is very common. In the United Kingdom, it accounts for 4.4% of primary care consultations, 30% of referrals to neurology services and 0.5-0.8% of alert patients presenting to emergency departments. Primary headache disorders account for the majority of patients and most patients do not require investigation. Warning features (red flags) in the history and on examination help target those who need investigation and what investigations are required. This article summarizes the typical presentations of the common secondary headaches and what neuroimaging and other investigations are appropriate for each headache type. |
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