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Migraine without aura — ABFM Board MCQ

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ModerateNeurologyMigraine without auraABFM Board

A 41-year-old woman has unilateral throbbing headaches lasting 12 hours with nausea, photophobia, and worsening with routine activity. Neurologic examination is normal and there are no red flags. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: B — Migraine without aura

Migraine without aura commonly presents with recurrent unilateral throbbing headache, nausea, photophobia, and activity-related worsening in a patient with a normal neurologic examination.

Reference: American Headache Society Migraine Guidance