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SMART (stroke-like migraine attack after radiation therapy) syndrome: a case report with review of the literature

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  1. Department of Neurology, “Alessandro Manzoni” General Hospital, Via Dell’Eremo 9/11, 23900, Lecco, Italy

    Andrea Rigamonti, Vittorio Mantero & Andrea Salmaggi

  2. Neuroalgology and Headache Unit, National Neurological Institute C. Besta, Via Celoria 11, 20133, Milan, Italy

    Giuseppe Lauria

  3. Neuroradiology, A.O Manzoni, Via Dell’Eremo 9/11, 23900, Lecco, Italy

    Marco Filizzolo

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Rigamonti, A., Lauria, G., Mantero, V. et al. SMART (stroke-like migraine attack after radiation therapy) syndrome: a case report with review of the literature. Neurol Sci 37, 157–161 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-015-2396-6

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