Amy A Gelfand1. 1. Division of Child Neurology, Department of Neurology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review covers recent advances in our understanding of episodic syndromes that may be associated with migraine in children and adolescents, as well as what is known about the treatment of these disorders. RECENT FINDINGS: The episodic syndromes include benign paroxysmal torticollis, benign paroxysmal vertigo, abdominal migraine, and cyclic vomiting syndrome. Infant colic, or excessive crying in an otherwise healthy and well fed infant, may also fit into this category and is included in the appendix section of the most recent edition of the International Classification of Headache Disorders. SUMMARY: Episodic syndromes are considered to be early life expressions of migraine in the developing brain. Additional research is needed to determine, which acute and preventive treatments are the most effective in managing these disorders.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review covers recent advances in our understanding of episodic syndromes that may be associated with migraine in children and adolescents, as well as what is known about the treatment of these disorders. RECENT FINDINGS: The episodic syndromes include benign paroxysmal torticollis, benign paroxysmal vertigo, abdominal migraine, and cyclic vomiting syndrome. Infant colic, or excessive crying in an otherwise healthy and well fed infant, may also fit into this category and is included in the appendix section of the most recent edition of the International Classification of Headache Disorders. SUMMARY:Episodic syndromes are considered to be early life expressions of migraine in the developing brain. Additional research is needed to determine, which acute and preventive treatments are the most effective in managing these disorders.
Authors: Marina P Hommersom; Teije H van Prooije; Maartje Pennings; Meyke I Schouten; Hans van Bokhoven; Erik-Jan Kamsteeg; Bart P C van de Warrenburg Journal: J Neurol Date: 2021-11-22 Impact factor: 6.682