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Complex partial seizure with severe depression and conduct disorder in a 15 year old female adolescent: a case report.

Authors :
Ebuenyi ID
Chikezie UE
Stanley PC
Source :
The Pan African medical journal [Pan Afr Med J] 2015 Nov 27; Vol. 22, pp. 311. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Nov 27 (Print Publication: 2015).
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Complex partial seizure complicated by psychiatric comorbidities like depression and conduct disorder presents management challenges for both the physician and parents. The etiology of such psychiatric comorbidities may be related to the seizure or to several other unrelated risk factors. The psychiatric comorbidities and the seizure affects the child's activities of daily living and are often a source of worry to parents and school authorities A high index of suspicion and a multidisciplinary approach are essential in the management of the affected adolescents.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1937-8688
Volume :
22
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Pan African medical journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26977220
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2015.22.311.6961