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Child with Chronic Headache

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The child with a chronic headache is more likely than not to have a benign condition. However, a small percentage of children may have a serious underlying disorder that requires further investigation and referral. This chapter guides the clinician toward identifying such conditions using a practical approach.

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    Naznin Mahmood

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Mahmood, N., Sivaswamy, L. (2022). Child with Chronic Headache. In: Kamat, D.M., Sivaswamy, L. (eds) Symptom-Based Approach to Pediatric Neurology . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-10494-7_19

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