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[Cluster headache in a 3 year old child].

C Garrido1, A Tuna, S Ramos

  • 1Interna Complementar de Pediatria; Hospital Geral de Santo António, Porto, 4000, Portugal. mergdoc@yahoo.com

Revista De Neurologia
|January 11, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Cluster headache is a rare neurological disorder affecting children, with genetic links suggested. Early onset cluster headache in a five-year-old highlights the need for timely diagnosis and treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Cluster headache is a rare neurological disorder, particularly in childhood.
  • Literature review identified 64 pediatric cases, with only 17 starting before age 10.
  • Recent research suggests a genetic component with autosomal dominant transmission in some families.

Observation:

  • Presents a clinical case of a five-year-old child experiencing cluster headaches since age three.
  • This case underscores the possibility of early-onset cluster headaches in pediatric patients.
  • The International Headache Society criteria were met for all reviewed cases.

Findings:

  • Cluster headache in children is uncommon but documented.
  • Genetic factors may play a role in cluster headache inheritance.
  • Autosomal dominant transmission is indicated in familial cases.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering cluster headache in pediatric differential diagnoses.
  • Emphasizes the need for further research into the genetic basis of pediatric cluster headache.
  • Suggests potential for targeted therapies based on genetic understanding.

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