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Hemiplegic migraine with prolonged symptoms: case report
Gül Serdaroglu1, Sarenur Tütüncüoglu, Cem Calli
1Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child Neurology, Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey. gul.s@turk.net
Journal of Child Neurology
|March 27, 2002
Summary
Hemiplegic migraine can cause temporary unilateral weakness. Pediatricians should consider migraine in children with hemiparesis, even without prior headaches or family history.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Hemiplegic migraine is characterized by migraine attacks accompanied by unilateral weakness.
- Neurological symptoms typically resolve within 15 to 60 minutes.
- Onset commonly occurs in childhood, adolescence, or early adulthood.
Observation:
- A case report details a 16-year-old girl diagnosed with hemiplegic migraine.
- Her presentation included prolonged left-sided hemiparesis.
Findings:
- Diagnosis of hemiplegic migraine can be delayed without a relevant family history.
- This case highlights the importance of considering migraine in the differential diagnosis of pediatric hemiparesis.
Implications:
- Pediatricians should consider hemiplegic migraine in children presenting with hemiparesis.
- Early consideration is crucial even in the absence of headache history or family history.