Hemicrania continua (HC): causes
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Hemicrania continua (HC): causes. This is the most frequent cause. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Idiopathic
- This is the most frequent cause
Vascular
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Brain tumours
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Others
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References
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