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Childhood Periodic Syndromes
- Source :
- Pediatric Neurology. 42:1-11
- Publication Year :
- 2010
- Publisher :
- Elsevier BV, 2010.
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Abstract
- This review focuses on so-called "periodic syndromes of childhood that are precursors to migraine," as included in the second edition of the International Classification of Headache Disorders. Presentation is characterized by an episodic pattern and intervals of complete health. Benign paroxysmal torticollis is characterized by recurrent episodes of head tilt, secondary to cervical dystonia, with onset between ages 2-8 months. Benign paroxysmal vertigo presents as sudden attacks of vertigo lasting seconds to minutes, accompanied by an inability to stand without support, between ages 2-4 years. Cyclic vomiting syndrome is distinguished by its unique intensity of vomiting, affecting quality of life, whereas abdominal migraine presents as episodic abdominal pain occurring in the absence of headache. Their mean ages of onset are 5 and 7 years, respectively. Diagnostic criteria and appropriate evaluation represent the key issues. Therapeutic recommendations include reassurance, lifestyle changes, and prophylactic as well as acute antimigraine therapy.
- Subjects :
- Periodicity
Pediatrics
medicine.medical_specialty
Vomiting
Migraine Disorders
Pain
Diagnosis, Differential
Benign paroxysmal torticollis
Developmental Neuroscience
Vertigo
medicine
Humans
Pain Management
Cervical dystonia
Child
Torticollis
biology
business.industry
Cyclic vomiting syndrome
Infant
Syndrome
Abdominal migraine
medicine.disease
biology.organism_classification
Surgery
Neurology
Migraine
Child, Preschool
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
Episodic abdominal pain
International Classification of Headache Disorders
Neurology (clinical)
business
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 08878994
- Volume :
- 42
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Pediatric Neurology
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....6f999ee63a4f2e8e003e9e979f3b749e