Chronic Daily Headache in Children and Adolescents
Chronic daily headaches (CDH) in children and adolescents is reviewed. Three major forms of CDH exist: transformed migrane, chronic tension type headache, and new-onset daily persistent headache. Diagnostic criteria, epidemiology, pathophysiology, evaluation, differential diagnosis, and treatment options are discussed.
Center for Pediatric Neurology, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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