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Migraine equivalents in childhood
Karine C S Teixeira1, Maria Augusta Montenegro1, Marilisa M Guerreiro2
1Discipline of Child Neurology, Department of Neurology, State University of Campinas (Unicamp), Sao Paolo, Brazil.
Journal of Child Neurology
|October 5, 2013
Summary
Migraine equivalents, a group of neurologic disorders, are often challenging to diagnose. This study found that identifying these conditions leads to effective treatments and excellent outcomes for affected children.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Migraine equivalents are periodic, paroxysmal neurologic diseases.
- Diagnosis can be challenging due to the absence of prominent headache symptoms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the frequency and outcomes of various migraine equivalents in children.
- To highlight the importance of accurate diagnosis for effective management.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study design.
- Inclusion of conditions such as benign paroxysmal torticollis/vertigo of infancy, abdominal migraine, cyclic vomiting, aura without migraine, and confusional migraine.
- Analysis of event frequency, treatment strategies, and patient outcomes.
Main Results:
- Out of 674 children with headache, 38 (5.6%) had migraine equivalents.
- Abdominal migraine (15) and benign paroxysmal vertigo (12) were the most frequent types.
- Prophylactic treatment in 23 patients resulted in significant improvement in 19, with an excellent outcome.
Conclusions:
- Accurate diagnosis of migraine equivalents is crucial.
- Effective treatment strategies can lead to excellent outcomes for pediatric patients.
- Early identification improves the management of these challenging neurologic conditions.
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