Migraine with aura

Abstract

This chapter describes the different types of aura including rare aura subtypes such as retinal aura. In addition, aura manifestations not classified in the International Classification of Headache Disorders and auras in headache disorders others than migraine are also described. The differential diagnosis of migraine aura comprises several neurological disorders which should be known to specialists. Migraine aura also has impact on the choice of migraine treatment; recommendations for the treatment of the migraine aura itself are also presented in this chapter.

Keywords: Aura differential diagnosis; Brainstem aura; Complications of migraine; Hemiplegic aura; Retinal aura; Typical aura.