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PATHOGENIC MECHANISMS OF PRIMARY HEADACHE IN CHILDREN

Abstract

The article reflects current viewpoints of Russian and foreign scientists on a problem of pathology of primary headaches (migraine and tension headache) in children, it's frequency in adults and children, diagnostic aspects and characteristic features of clinical course in children. Much attention is paid to the role of nitric oxide in pathogenesis of primary headaches.

Key words: headache, primary headache, tension headache, migraine, nitric oxide, children.

About the Authors

L.A. Pak
Scientific Center of Children's Health, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation



I.E. Smirnov
Scientific Center of Children's Health, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation


V.M. Studenikin
Scientific Center of Children's Health, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation



A.V. Goriunova
Scientific Center of Children's Health, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation


O.I. Maslova
Scientific Center of Children's Health, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation


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For citations:


Pak L., Smirnov I., Studenikin V., Goriunova A., Maslova O. PATHOGENIC MECHANISMS OF PRIMARY HEADACHE IN CHILDREN. Current Pediatrics. 2006;5(2):31-36.

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ISSN 1682-5527 (Print)
ISSN 1682-5535 (Online)