Table 2.
Comparison of TCS findings between migraineurs and controls
| Brain structure | Migraine (N = 42) | Control group (N = 40) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width of frontal horn of LV (mm) | 4.62 ± 0.98 | 4.63 ± 1.30 | 0.955* |
| Width of TV (mm) | 4.13 ± 1.26 | 3.77 ± 0.81 | 0.129* |
| Area of SN (cm2) | 0.16 ± 0.03 | 0.15 ± 0.04 | 0.308* |
| Normal | 38 | 36 | 0.942# |
| Hyperechogenic | 4 | 4 | |
| Echogenicity of BR | 0.677# | ||
| Normal | 32 | 32 | |
| Hypoechogenic | 10 | 8 | |
| Echogenicity of CN | 0.053# | ||
| Normal | 28 | 34 | |
| Hyperechogenic | 14 | 6 | |
| Echogenicity of LN | 0.052# | ||
| Normal | 34 | 38 | |
| Hyperechogenic | 8 | 2 |
Values are given as mean ± standard deviation or exact number. # chi-square test, * t-test. LV lateral ventricle, TV Third ventricle, SN Substantia Nigra, BR brain raphe, CN Caudate nucleus, LN Lentiform nucleus