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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Migraine is frequent in children and adolescents with neurofibromatosis type 1

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Author(s):
Pinho, Ricardo Silva [1] ; Fusao, Eduardo Ferracioli [1] ; Sagica Fernandes Paschoal, Joelma Karina [1] ; Monteiro Caran, Eliana Maria [2, 3] ; Cianciarullo Minett, Thais Soares [4] ; Pereira Vilanova, Luiz Celso [1] ; Masruha, Marcelo Rodrigues [1]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Fed Sao Paulo, Dept Neurol & Neurosurg, BR-04023900 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Univ Fed Sao Paulo, Dept Pediat, Pediat Oncol Inst, BR-04023900 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[3] Univ Fed Sao Paulo, Support Grp Children & Adolescents Canc, BR-04023900 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[4] Univ Cambridge, Dept Publ Hlth & Primary Care, Cambridge - England
Total Affiliations: 4
Document type: Journal article
Source: PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL; v. 56, n. 6, p. 865-867, DEC 2014.
Web of Science Citations: 3
Abstract

BackgroundDespite the high prevalence of headache in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), little data exist regarding the classification and characterization of headaches experienced by these patients. This paper describes a study of headache in patients with NF1 compared with healthy controls. MethodsIn this transversal study, participants (aged 4-19 years) were classified into two groups: NF1 patients or control subjects. The diagnosis of NF1 was performed according to the diagnostic criteria of the National Institutes of Health Consensus Conference, and the headache diagnosis was performed according to the diagnostic criteria of the International Classification of Headache Disorders, Second Edition. All participants underwent physical and neurologic evaluation and completed a detailed headache questionnaire. ResultsThe comparison of 50 patients with NF1 and 50 age-matched controls revealed that the complaint of headache was significantly more frequent in the NF1 group than in the control group (CG) (62% vs 14%, (2)(1) = 22.4; P < 0.001). Migraine was significantly more frequent in patients with NF1 than in the CG (54% vs 14%, (2)(1) = 17.82; P < 0.001). No differences were found between the two groups regarding the use of simple analgesics (NF1: 14% vs CG: 5%, (2)(1) = 1.18; P = 0.276). ConclusionsChildren and adolescents with NF1 are prone to migraines. Complaints of headache are very frequent in this population. (AU)