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Fibromyalgia (fibrositis) in children.
The American Journal of Medicine
|September 29, 1986
Summary
Fibromyalgia in children presents similarly to adults, with widespread muscle pain and stiffness. Key diagnostic features, including tender points, are consistent across age groups, with normal lab results.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Rheumatology
- Pain Medicine
- Clinical Manifestations
Background:
- Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder affecting adults.
- Understanding pediatric fibromyalgia is crucial for early diagnosis and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To delineate the clinical features of fibromyalgia in children.
- To compare pediatric fibromyalgia symptoms with those in adult patients.
Main Methods:
- Clinical observation and patient reporting of symptoms.
- Physical examination focusing on characteristic tender points.
- Review of routine laboratory findings.
Main Results:
- Pediatric fibromyalgia mirrors adult presentations with diffuse musculoskeletal pain and stiffness.
- Patients exhibit characteristic tender points on physical examination.
- Absence of systemic manifestations and normal laboratory results are consistent findings.
Conclusions:
- Fibromyalgia in children shares significant clinical features with adult fibromyalgia.
- The diagnostic criteria and physical findings appear consistent across pediatric and adult populations.