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Fibromyalgia Syndrome in Children & Adolescents:Clin Features at Present & Status at Follow-up
Pediatrics 101:377-382, Siegel,D.M.,et al, 1998
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Article Abstract
FS in patients referred to a pediatric rheumatology clinic is characterized by diffuse pain and sleep disturbance,the latter being more common than that in adults.The mean number of tender points summed over all visits is fewer than the criterion of 11 established for adults at a single visit.The majority of patients improved over 2 to 3 years of follow-up.
 
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