SUNCT Syndrome

A primary headache disorder that is characterized by frequent short-lasting, unilateral, neuralgiform pain attacks in the ocular area, with CONJUNCTIVA fluid-filling and tearing. SUNCT syndrome is usually resistant to treatment.

Year introduced: 2006

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Tree Number(s): C10.228.140.546.399.937.875

MeSH Unique ID: D050798

Entry Terms:

• SUNCT Syndromes
• Syndrome, SUNCT
• Syndromes, SUNCT

Previous Indexing:

• Headache (1991-2005)
• Neuralgia (1991-2005)
• Tears (1991-2005)

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Nervous System Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Brain Diseases
Headache Disorders
Headache Disorders, Primary
Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias
SUNCT Syndrome