Adiposis dolorosa of scalp presenting with severe headache: an unusual case

[摘要] A 46-year-old female, known case of adiposis dolorosa since adolescence, noticed painful thickening of scalp in bilateral parieto-occipital areas and vertex 1 year back. Six weeks prior to the presentation to our service, she developed severe occipital headache refractory to drug treatment. She improved after bilateral greater occipital nerve blocks. She was subjected to bilateral greater occipital chemical neurolysis which has given her complete pain relief.

[发布日期] 2010-09-02

[关键词] Adiposis dolorosa;Painful lipoma;Headache;Greater occipital nerve block