Cefalea de características atípicas / Headache with atypical features

RESUMEN

La cefalea es un motivo de consulta frecuente, que ha sufrido un aumento de su incidencia en los últimos años. En la mayor parte de los casos se trata de cefaleas primarias y no requieren estudios complementarios. Pero resulta fundamental excluir aquellas debidas a una causa subyacente, prestando atención a los posibles signos de alarma. Se presenta el caso de un niño de dos años y medio con episodios repetidos de cefalea de características atípicas, con escasa respuesta al tratamiento inicial. En ocasiones, los síntomas asociados a la cefalea pueden ser sutiles por lo que resulta difícil reconocerlos. Existen trastornos epilépticos benignos, como el síndrome de Panayiotopoulos caracterizado por crisis con predominio de síntomas autonómicos, que puede asociar cefalea. Es importante conocer este síndrome para ser capaces de reconocer los síntomas

ABSTRACT

Headache is a frequent reason for consultation and it has experienced an increase in its incidence in recent years. In most cases, they are primary headaches that do not require additional studies. However, it is essential to exclude those which are originated by an underlying cause, paying attention to possible warning signs. We here present the case of a two-and-a-half-year-old child with repeated episodes of headache with atypical features, with a limited response to initial treatment. In some cases, the symptoms associated with headache can be subtle, making it difficult to recognize them. Benign epileptic disorders exist, such as the Panayiotopoulos Syndrome which is characterized by seizures with predominance of autonomic symptoms, which can associate headache. It is important to know this syndrome in order to be able to recognize the symptoms and carry out an adequate diagnosis and treatment