Fortschritte der Neurologie-Psychiatrie
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Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr · Jan 2014
[Botulinum toxin injections for chronic migraine in adolescents - an early therapeutic option in the transition from neuropaediatrics to neurology].
The prevalence of chronic headaches in children and adolescents is up to 2 % resulting in the beginning of the later typical headache careers of adults. The therapy for chronic migraine with botulinum toxin is now established in adults. However, there is only limited experience in the use of botulinum toxin in paediatric patients. ⋯ This small case series shows that the therapy for chronic migraine with botulinum toxin A can also be effective and safe in adolescents. As many adolescents still suffer from headaches later as adults a link between neuropaediatricians and neurologists is justifiable. An early botulinum toxin therapy followed by the transition of the adolescents would be helpful.