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Visual Disturbances Spectrum in Pediatric Migraine
Ilaria Frattale1, Laura Papetti2, Fabiana Ursitti2
1Child Neurology and Psychiatry Unit, Systems Medicine Department, Hospital of Rome, Tor Vergata University, 00165 Rome, Italy.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|April 28, 2023
Summary
Pediatric migraine can cause various visual disturbances beyond typical aura. This review explores these visual symptoms and their underlying mechanisms in children experiencing migraines.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Migraine is a common neurological disorder in children, with prevalence rates between 7.7% and 17.8%.
- Visual disturbances, such as visual aura, often accompany migraine headaches.
- Conditions like Alice in Wonderland Syndrome and Visual Snow syndrome present with visual symptoms and are linked to migraine.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the range of visual disturbances associated with pediatric migraine.
- To explore the pathophysiological mechanisms behind these visual symptoms in children.
Main Methods:
- This study is a narrative review of existing literature.
- The review focuses on published research concerning visual disturbances in pediatric migraine.
Main Results:
- Pediatric migraine encompasses a spectrum of visual disturbances beyond visual aura.
- These visual symptoms may include phenomena seen in Alice in Wonderland Syndrome and Visual Snow syndrome.
- Understanding the pathophysiology is crucial for diagnosis and management.
Conclusions:
- Visual disturbances are a significant feature of pediatric migraine, extending beyond typical auras.
- Further research into the pathophysiological mechanisms of these visual symptoms is warranted.
- Recognizing the full spectrum of visual disturbances can improve the diagnosis and care of children with migraine.
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