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Review
. 1991 May;75(3):579-94.
doi: 10.1016/s0025-7125(16)30434-5.

Diagnosis and treatment of cluster headache

L Kudrow  1
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Review

Diagnosis and treatment of cluster headache

L Kudrow. Med Clin North Am. 1991 May.

Abstract

This article classifies cluster headaches as distinct from other types of headaches and gives guidelines for diagnosis and treatment. Explanations of the pathophysiology and pathogenesis of cluster headaches are included also.

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