Clinical Approach to Headache in Childhood.
- Author:
Soo Ahn CHAE
1
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea. kidbrain@korea.com
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Headache;
Children
- MeSH:
Brain Neoplasms;
Child;
Diagnostic Tests, Routine;
Emergency Service, Hospital;
Headache*;
Humans;
Neuroimaging;
Parents;
Physical Examination
- From:Korean Journal of Pediatrics
2005;48(4):349-354
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Headache is a common complaint in pediatric office practices as well as in children presenting to emergency departments. Children who complain of headache usually are brought to medical attention by their parents, who seek reassurance that the headaches are not a sign of a serious illness. The etiologies of headache range from school problems to brain tumors. A history taking, physical examination, and appropriate diagnostic testing will enable to distinguish primary headaches from those of a secondary etiology. The clinical, neuroimaging, and laboratory evaluation of the child with headache are reviewed here.
