Pediatr. praxi. 2009;10(2):72-75

Red flags of secondary headache - importance and limitation in children

MUDr. Miroslava Muchová
I. neurologická klinika LF MU a FN u sv. Anny Brno

When mentioning headaches we traditionally also describe their red flags. These should make think about a secondary etiology. Some of red

flags may be misguiding in children by their present or absence. There are mentioned and discussed red flags modified for childhood.

Keywords: secondary headache, red flags.

Published: April 1, 2009  Show citation

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