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Cranial computed tomography in pediatric migraine
Pediatric Radiology
|January 1, 1984
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Transient blood-brain barrier damage in children with migraine may cause irregular CT scan findings. This is crucial for differentiating from vascular malformations.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatric Neurology
- Neuroradiology
Background:
- Migraine is a common neurological disorder in children.
- Accurate diagnosis is essential to rule out serious underlying conditions.
Observation:
- Two pediatric migraine patients presented with unusual findings on CT scans.
- These included low-density areas and irregular contrast enhancement post-infusion.
Findings:
- Cerebral angiography revealed normal results in both cases.
- The observed CT abnormalities were attributed to temporary blood-brain barrier disruption.
Implications:
- Understanding transient blood-brain barrier damage is vital for pediatric migraine diagnosis.
- This knowledge helps clinicians exclude conditions such as vascular malformations.
Abstract:
Two children with migraine showed low-density areas with an irregular enhancement pattern on CT scans of the head after contrast infusion. Angiography was normal in both patients. These abnormalities probably were due to transient blood-brain barrier damage. This knowledge is important when excluding other disorders like vascular malformations.