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Childhood periodic syndromes

Jean-Christophe Cuvellier1, Anne Lépine

  • 1Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Lille Faculty of Medicine and Children's Hospital, 59037 Lille, France. jc-cuvellier@chru-lille.fr

Pediatric Neurology
|December 17, 2009
PubMed

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Pediatric periodic syndromes, precursors to migraine, present episodically with intervals of wellness. Early diagnosis and management, including lifestyle changes and antimigraine therapies, are crucial for affected children.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Periodic syndromes in childhood can precede migraine development.
  • These syndromes are characterized by episodic occurrences and periods of complete health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review childhood periodic syndromes that are precursors to migraine, as defined by the International Classification of Headache Disorders.
  • To outline diagnostic criteria, evaluation methods, and therapeutic strategies for these conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of periodic syndromes in childhood.
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria and therapeutic recommendations from the International Classification of Headache Disorders, 2nd Edition.

Main Results:

  • Key syndromes discussed include benign paroxysmal torticollis, benign paroxysmal vertigo, cyclic vomiting syndrome, and abdominal migraine.
  • Ages of onset range from infancy (benign paroxysmal torticollis) to early childhood (abdominal migraine).
  • Diagnostic challenges and the importance of appropriate evaluation are highlighted.

Conclusions:

  • Early identification and management of these periodic syndromes are essential.
  • Treatment involves reassurance, lifestyle adjustments, and both prophylactic and acute antimigraine therapies.

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