Chest pain in children.
Although chest pain in children is usually not due to serious organic pathology, its association with heart disease is a source of concern for patients and their families. Most cases of pediatric chest pain are of unknown etiology. Common diagnoses include musculoskeletal disorders, cough, costochondritis, psychogenic disturbance and asthma. A thorough history and a careful physical examination will determine the diagnosis in most children.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000150:complications; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000150:complications; D002637:Chest Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000150:complications; D012120:Respiration Disorders / Q000150:complications