Miscellaneous causes of pediatric chest pain.
This article describes some of the miscellaneous etiologies of pediatric chest pain that are important to recognize early and diagnose. Up to 45% of pediatric chest pain cases may elude definitive diagnosis. Serious morbidity or mortality is infrequent. Accurate diagnosis of more obscure causes may help to avoid unnecessary emergency department evaluation and cardiology referral, while also alleviating the concern and stress families and patients experience when dealing with chest pain.
Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, M/S B-5520, 4800 Sand Point Way North East, Seattle, WA 98105, USA. stephen.cico@seattlechildrens.org
Stephen John
SJ
Cico
Carolyn A
CA
Paris
George A
GA
Woodward
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