The aetiology underlying sinus headaches
JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL RESEARCH, vol.41, no.1, pp.218-223, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 41 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2013
- Doi Number: 10.1177/0300060513475382
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL RESEARCH
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.218-223
- Keywords: Aetiology, computed tomography, endoscopy, headache, migraine, otorhinolaryngology, sinus, FACIAL-PAIN, MIGRAINE, SURGERY
- Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Objective: Patients with sinus headaches usually complain of pain and pressure sensation around the sinuses and periorbital area; most are misdiagnosed with sinusitis and receive unnecessary treatment. This prospective study investigated the aetiology of sinus headache in patients with negative endoscopic or computed tomography (CT) scan findings.