Epidemiological and clinical features of migraine in the pediatric population of Northern Italy

Aim The aim of this article is to analyze the epidemiological and clinical features of migraine in a pediatric headache center. Methods A retrospective study was performed over six years. Hospital record databases were screened for the diagnosis of migraine with aura (MA) or without aura (MO), based...

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Published in:Cephalalgia 2016-05, Vol.36 (6), p.510-517
Main Authors: Tarasco, V, Grasso, G, Versace, A, Castagno, E, Ricceri, F, Urbino, AF, Pagliero, R
Format: Article
Language:English
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Adolescent
Age Distribution
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Incidence
Italy - epidemiology
Male
Migraine Disorders - epidemiology
Prevalence
Retrospective Studies
Sex Distribution
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Summary:Aim The aim of this article is to analyze the epidemiological and clinical features of migraine in a pediatric headache center. Methods A retrospective study was performed over six years. Hospital record databases were screened for the diagnosis of migraine with aura (MA) or without aura (MO), based on the ICHD-II criteria. Statistical analysis: Fisher’s test or Mann-Whitney U test, significance at p 
ISSN:0333-1024
1468-2982
DOI:10.1177/0333102415598758