PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - G Porter
AU  - T Shaw
AU  - C J Ryan
TI  - Fugue associated with migraine
AID  - 10.1136/bcr.07.2008.0576
DP  - 2009 Jan 01
TA  - BMJ Case Reports
PG  - bcr0720080576
VI  - 2009
4099  - http://casereports.bmj.com/content/2009/bcr.07.2008.0576.short
4100  - http://casereports.bmj.com/content/2009/bcr.07.2008.0576.full
AB  - Fugue states are characterised by a complete loss of memory for all personal details. Although often witnessed on stage and screen, real-life fugue states are rare. They are often psychogenic and rarely organic in origin. Here a case of fugue in a patient with migraines is reported. It is possible that cerebral vasoconstriction in this case caused the memory impairment; this is supported by cerebral hypo-perfusion demonstrated on SPECT scanning. The patient’s fugue resolved after treatment for migraine.