Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics

The Korean Pediatric Society (대한소아청소년과학회)
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Clinical Approach to Headache in Childhood

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  • Chae, Soo Ahn (Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University)
  • 채수안 (중앙대학교 의과대학 소아과학교실)
  • Received : 2005.03.19
  • Accepted : 2005.03.22
  • Published : 2005.04.15
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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.

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