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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Synonyms and keywords: Headache in children, Headaches in kids, Headache in Kids
Overview
Headaches in children is a common medical presentation in children and adolescents. Headaches in children maybe classified into primary headache disorders and secondary headache disorders. Headaches in children may be classified according to the presence or absence of an underlying disorder into two subtypes: primary headache disorders, and secondary headache disorders.
Historical Perspective
Classification
Headaches in children may be classified according to the presence or absence of an underlying disorder into two subtypes:[1]
Pathophysiology
Pathogenesis
- It is understood that primary headache disorder is not due to an underlying disorder and secondary headache disorder is caused by either infection[2], trauma[2], tumor
Causes
Common causes of primary headache disorders in children may include:
Common causes of secondary headache disorders in children may include:[2]
Differentiating Headaches in children from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic study of choice | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | X-Ray Findings | Echocardiography and Ultrasound | CT-Scan Findings | MRI Findings | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Interventions | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention
References
- ↑ Ozge A, Termine C, Antonaci F, Natriashvili S, Guidetti V, Wöber-Bingöl C (2011). "Overview of diagnosis and management of paediatric headache. Part I: diagnosis". J Headache Pain. 12 (1): 13–23. doi:10.1007/s10194-011-0297-5. PMC 3056001. PMID 21359874.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Kelly M, Strelzik J, Langdon R, DiSabella M (2018). "Pediatric headache: overview". Curr Opin Pediatr. 30 (6): 748–754. doi:10.1097/MOP.0000000000000688. PMID 30157045.