2013
DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2013.08.778
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Pediatric restless legs syndrome diagnostic criteria: an update by the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group

Abstract: Revised diagnostic criteria for pediatric RLS have been developed, which are intended to improve clinical practice and promote further research.

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“…15 The diagnosis is demarcated as definite, probable, or possible RLS/WED. The probable diagnosis of restless leg syndrome has been observed in Becker infants based on observation by parents of poor sleep, especially when parents or siblings have RLS/WED.…”
Section: Special Populations: Pediatric and Cognitively Impairedmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…15 The diagnosis is demarcated as definite, probable, or possible RLS/WED. The probable diagnosis of restless leg syndrome has been observed in Becker infants based on observation by parents of poor sleep, especially when parents or siblings have RLS/WED.…”
Section: Special Populations: Pediatric and Cognitively Impairedmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…5 Special consideration and supportive clinical features have been developed to guide the application of criteria in children. The management of RLS and PLMD involves both nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic approaches.…”
Section: Key Pointsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…6 The diagnostic criteria for pediatric RLS have recently been updated in 2013. 5 The criteria were simplified and integrated with newly revised adult RLS criteria. 26 As in adult RLS, 5 essential RLS criteria must be met in children (Box 1).…”
Section: Diagnosismentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…The International Study Group on Restless Legs Syndrome (IRLSSG) proposed criteria for diagnosis in 1995, which were recently reviewed 9,114 . Diagnostic criteria for children were also defined for ages 2 to 12 years and above 12 years of age, as proposed by IRLSSG in three levels of demand, namely, defined RLS, probable and possible RLS, as shown below.…”
Section: Diagnosis and Epidemiology Diagnosismentioning
confidence: 99%