Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Pediatric Migraine.

Can J Neurol Sci

Department of Radiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.

Published: November 2019

AI Article Synopsis

  • This literature review examines the use of MRI in studying pediatric migraines, comparing the findings with existing research on adult migraines.
  • The review highlights the importance of understanding the clinical and physiological differences between pediatric and adult migraines, using structural and functional MRI data.
  • It identifies gaps in current research and suggests potential interventions that could improve outcomes for pediatric migraine patients.

Article Abstract

This literature review provides an overview of the research using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in pediatric migraine and compares findings with the adult migraine literature. A literature search using PubMed was conducted using all relevant sources up to February 2019. Using MRI methods to categorize and explain pediatric migraine in comparison with adult migraine is important, in order to recognize and appreciate the differences between the two entities, both clinically and physiologically. We aim to demonstrate the differences and similarities between pediatric and adult migraine using data from white matter and gray matter structural studies, cerebral perfusion, metabolites, and functional MRI (fMRI) studies, including task-based and resting-state blood oxygen level-dependent studies. By doing this we identify areas that need further research, as well as possible areas where intervention could alter outcomes.

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