The transient syndrome of headache with neurological deficits, cerebrospinal fluid pleocytosis and acute confusional state: a case report

The syndrome of transient Headache and Neurological Deficits with cerebrospinal fluid Lymphocytosis (HaNDL) now referred to in the IHS ICHD-II code 7.8, is only infrequently accompanied by a confusional state and severe agitation. We report the case of a 34-year-old man who suffered from three episo...

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Published in:Journal of headache and pain 2005-12, Vol.6 (6), p.476-476
Main Authors: Giorgetti, A, Mariani, G, Patruno, G M, Romorini, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute Disease
Adult
Body fluids
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Confusion - complications
Confusion - psychology
Headache - complications
Headache - psychology
Headaches
Humans
Leukocytosis - complications
Leukocytosis - psychology
Male
Nervous System Diseases - complications
Nervous System Diseases - psychology
Neurological disorders
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Summary:The syndrome of transient Headache and Neurological Deficits with cerebrospinal fluid Lymphocytosis (HaNDL) now referred to in the IHS ICHD-II code 7.8, is only infrequently accompanied by a confusional state and severe agitation. We report the case of a 34-year-old man who suffered from three episodes of headache with transient focal neurological deficits that were consistent with HaNDL but that were accompanied by an intense, confusional agitated state that required admission, in the first episode, in a psychiatric unit.
ISSN:1129-2369
1129-2377
DOI:10.1007/s10194-005-0257-z