2021•Journal of Dhaka Medical CollegeOpen access
A case report on Syndrome of transient Headache and Neurological Deficits with cerebrospinal fluid Lymphocytosis (HaNDL)
Reaz Mahmud, Mohammad Aftab Rassel, Farhana Binte Monayem, Ahmed Hossain Chowdhury, KM Nazmul Islam
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Abstract
HaNDL syndrome (transient headache and neurological deficits with cerebrospinal fluid lymphocytosis) is a rare headache disorder previously known as Migraine with cerebrospinal fluid pleocytosis. The disease is characterized by one or more episodes of headache and transient neurological deficits associated with cerebrospinal fluid lymphocytosis. It is a benign disorder and a stroke mimicker. We describe a case of 50 years old lady presented with acute onset headache, right hemi sensory tingling and bilateral papilloedema. Her blood test, MRI of brain and MRV was normal. CSF study revealed lymphocytic pleocytosis. The patient was discharged with full recovery. HaNDL syndrome is a diagnosis of exclusion. High degree of suspicion and characteristic clinical and laboratory findings are important to recognize. J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 29, No.1, April, 2020, Page 89-91
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