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Cluster headache is particularly rare in childhood. Two cases of cluster headache are reported here to show some variation in presentation and also the similarities in clinical features. A video clip of the headache is presented for the patient in case one, and extracts of personal accounts are given in case 2. Both cases show cluster headache as a severe and debilitating primary headache disorder that can impact badly on child’s quality of life.
The diagnosis of cluster headache in case 1 was relatively early, but not in case 2 which went undiagnosed for several years, but when appropriate treatment was given, both children had a good response to nasal sumatriptan and high-flow oxygen. Other treatment options will be discussed, and the need for appropriate investigations is also discussed.
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Prabhakar, P., Macleod, L., Abu-Arafeh, I. (2016). Cases of Cluster Headache. In: Abu-Arafeh, I., Özge, A. (eds) Headache in Children and Adolescents. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-28628-0_12
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