nummular headache


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nummular headache

A rare form of headache that is confined to a small circular or elliptical region of the head, usually the size of a nickel or silver dollar. It does not migrate to other areas of the head or neck. Sometimes it is caused by focal infection, trauma, or tumor.
Synonym: coin-shaped headache
See also: headache