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Short-Lasting Unilateral Neuralgiform Headache Attacks with Conjunctival Injection and Tearing (SUNCT)

Definition

Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT) is a rare neurological condition characterized by brief, intense, and recurrent episodes of unilateral headache pain, accompanied by conjunctival injection (redness of the eye) and tearing. The pain is typically localized around the eye or temple region and can occur multiple times a day.