Abstract
Pediatric and adolescence headache is one of the most common causes of access in emergency departments (ED). Primary headache and headache secondary to self-limited conditions are the majority of cases. Secondary life-threatening headaches are less frequent and may be recognized by a careful history and physical examination. The primary objective for ED physicians is to recognize the serious life-threatening conditions requiring immediate medical care among the wide spectrum of headache diagnoses.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Analgesics / therapeutic use*
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Child
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Emergency Service, Hospital
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Headache Disorders, Primary / diagnosis
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Headache Disorders, Primary / etiology*
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Headache Disorders, Primary / physiopathology
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Headache Disorders, Primary / therapy
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Headache Disorders, Secondary / diagnosis
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Headache Disorders, Secondary / etiology*
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Headache Disorders, Secondary / physiopathology
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Headache Disorders, Secondary / therapy
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Humans
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Neurologic Examination / methods*
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Physical Examination / methods*
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Practice Guidelines as Topic