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Imaging recommendation · Neuro · Head & Neck

Pediatric chronic headache (no red flags)

Recommended: No imaging unless red flags present is generally not preferred as the imaging study for pediatric chronic headache (no red flags). Red flags: new occipital headache, neuro deficit, age < 5, awakening from sleep, progressive.

Recommended study

No imaging unless red flags present

No contrast Not preferred Neuro · Head & Neck Outpatient Reviewed

Red flags: new occipital headache, neuro deficit, age < 5, awakening from sleep, progressive.

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