Pediatric migraines: a case report

J Ky Med Assoc. 2003 Nov;101(11):498-504.

Abstract

Migraines are a common problem faced by the pediatrician. It can be difficult to determine the difference between a common headache and a migraine in young children. This case report will review a case that presented to the neurologist's office, then discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology, classification of migraine, migraine variants, clinical evaluation, differential diagnosis, and treatment of migraines in a pediatric population.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Migraine Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Migraine Disorders / drug therapy*
  • Migraine Disorders / physiopathology