Chest pain in children
Selbst, S.M.
American Family Physician 41(1): 179-186
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-838X PMID: 2403723 Document Number: 348679
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.