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3D-Neuronavigation In Vivo Through a Patient's Brain During a Spontaneous Migraine Headache
Published on: June 2, 2014
[Acute recurrent headaches: clinical and epidemiological characteristics]
T Durá Travé1, M E Yoldi Petri
1Unidad de Neuropediatría, Hospital Virgen del Camino, Pamplona, Spain. tduratra@cfnavarra.es
Anales De Pediatria (Barcelona, Spain : 2003)
|February 11, 2005
Summary
Pediatric migraine and tension-type headaches are common, with onset in school-aged children. Differentiating these headaches using International Headache Society (IHS) criteria aids clinical practice, though follow-up remains key for diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Headache Medicine
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Recurrent headaches are a frequent complaint in children.
- Accurate diagnosis of pediatric headache types is crucial for effective management.
- Distinguishing between migraine and tension-type headache in children presents clinical challenges.
Purpose:
- To analyze the epidemiological and clinical features of migraine and tension-type headache in children.
- To aid in the differential diagnosis of these headache types in pediatric patients.
- To evaluate the utility of International Headache Society (IHS) criteria in pediatric headache diagnosis.
Summary:
- A study of 225 children found primary headaches, predominantly migraine (48.9%) and tension-type headache (48.4%).
- Migraine onset averaged 8.6 years, with symptoms like unilateral, pulsating pain, vomiting, and photophobia. Tension-type headache onset averaged 9.7 years, characterized by bilateral, oppressive pain.
- Positive family history was more common in migraine, while female sex and urban origin were more prevalent in tension-type headache. Diagnostic imaging did not alter diagnoses.
Impact:
- Provides valuable data for differentiating pediatric migraine from tension-type headache.
- Highlights the importance of clinical history and IHS criteria in pediatric headache diagnosis.
- Informs clinical practice guidelines for managing recurrent headaches in children.
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