Aura and Other Neurologic Dysfunction in or with Migraine.

PREMISE

Migraine can present with a wide range of neurological symptoms.

PROBLEM

Based on currently available data, the symptoms of typical migraine aura are most likely related to cortical spreading depression (CSD), and evidence supports that CSD can lead to trigeminovascular activation resulting in the headache phase of migraine.

POTENTIAL SOLUTION

An alternative diagnosis to migraine aura should be considered if migrainous headaches present with transient neurological symptoms that have features inconsistent with aura.