A boy with bilateral SUNA: A case report

Background

Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks (SUNA) is a primary headache characterized by frequent attacks of severe headaches in association with ipsilateral cranial autonomic features. SUNA is defined as a strictly unilateral pain and bilateral cases are very unusual, so secondary causes should be searched for vigorously if there are bilateral symptoms. Despite a number of therapeutic trials, effective management for the majority of SUNA patients is not available at present. Management of SUNA is often difficult.

Case

We report the case of a young boy with bilateral SUNA attacks, with no detected underlying cause, who is responsive to indomethacin.

Conclusion

Rarely, primary SUNA can present with bilateral symptoms. According to our experience in this case, indomethacin should always be offered to patients with suspected SUNA.

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