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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.[1]
Historical Perspective
Classification
Headaches in children may be classified according to etiology into two subtypes:[1]
Pathophysiology
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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.
- ↑ 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.