Case 48 · ICHD-3 1.6.1.1
1.6.1.1 Cyclic vomiting syndrome
- Origin
- Synthetic
- Language
- English — also available in German
- Contributed by
- Imported case — HeadAI synthetic vignettes (de Andrade JBC, da Silva Costa TB, Vasconcelos JL, Lopes TLM, Balsells MD, Cristofolini VL, Querobin SO, Filho FMR. Validation of an AI-based platform for structured diagnosis of headache disorders using ICHD-3 criteria. BMC Neurology 25, 489 (2025). doi:10.1186/s12883-025-04473-1. Dataset: Andrade J. Head.AI Platform. Mendeley Data, V2 (2025). doi:10.17632/4fms6cw2s5.2)
Anamnesis
Identification: Male patient, 12 years old, previously healthy.
Clinical History: The patient presents with recurrent episodes of intense vomiting, lasting 12 to 24 hours, since the age of 8. The episodes occur approximately every 2-3 months, without a clear trigger. During the episodes, the patient experiences intense nausea, frequent vomiting (up to 10 times per hour), diffuse abdominal pain, pallor, and prostration. There is no fever, diarrhea, or signs of infection. After the episode ends, the patient returns to baseline, without residual symptoms.
Family History: The mother reports a history of migraine in childhood and adolescence.
Complementary Exams: Complete blood count, electrolytes, liver and renal function: normal. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy: unremarkable. Cranial MRI: normal. Food intolerance test: negative.
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