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Uncommon Pediatric Primary Headache Disorders

M Cristina Victorio

    Pediatric Annals
    |February 16, 2018
    PubMed

    Insights

    Pediatric headache diagnoses include common migraine and tension-type headaches. This review covers rare primary headache disorders in children, aiding prompt diagnosis and treatment.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Neurology
    • Headache Medicine

    Background:

    • Migraine and tension-type headaches are common in children and adolescents.
    • Unusual headaches can be alarming and perplexing for clinicians.
    • Some adult headache syndromes can manifest in childhood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review uncommon primary headache disorders in pediatric patients.
    • To aid clinicians in identifying and managing these rare conditions.
    • To prevent unnecessary neurological consultations and treatment delays.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of primary headache disorders in children and adolescents.
    • Focus on conditions with unusual or peculiar features.
    • Discussion of clinical presentation and diagnostic considerations.

    Main Results:

    • Identified several uncommon primary headache disorders presenting in pediatric clinics.
    • Highlighted specific examples like brief stabbing headaches with lacrimation and continuous unilateral headaches.
    • Emphasized that these conditions, though more common in adults, can occur in children.

    Conclusions:

    • Awareness of uncommon primary headaches is crucial for pediatricians.
    • Accurate diagnosis can avert extensive neurological workups.
    • Timely recognition facilitates appropriate and specific therapeutic interventions.

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