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Growing pains.

H Peterson

    Pediatric Clinics of North America
    |December 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Diagnosing growing pains in children requires excluding serious underlying conditions. Misdiagnosing growing pains can lead to overlooking critical organic diseases, emphasizing the need for thorough evaluation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Pediatric Rheumatology
    • Pediatric Orthopedics

    Background:

    • Leg aches are common in children.
    • Growing pains are frequently diagnosed but lack a clear definition.
    • The diagnosis of growing pains is made by excluding other conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the importance of identifying organic diseases in children presenting with leg aches.
    • To emphasize that 'growing pains' is a diagnosis of exclusion.
    • To warn against the diagnostic error of attributing leg aches solely to growing pains without ruling out serious underlying conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on pediatric leg pain.
    • Analysis of diagnostic criteria for growing pains.
    • Case study review illustrating diagnostic challenges.

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    Main Results:

    • Growing pains are not a definitive diagnosis but a label for idiopathic leg pain.
    • Overlooking organic diseases is a significant diagnostic pitfall.
    • Differential diagnosis is crucial for accurate assessment.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate diagnosis of pediatric leg pain requires a comprehensive approach.
    • Exclusion of serious pathology is paramount before considering growing pains.
    • Pediatric leg pain warrants careful investigation to prevent misdiagnosis.