Etiology of mental retardation in children referred to a tertiary care center: a prospective study.
Am J Ment Retard
; 110(4): 253-67, 2005 Jul.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-15941363
ABSTRACT
A prospective assessment following a step-wise protocol in 281 patients with unexplained cognitive delay was used to assess diagnostic possibilities. Diagnostic procedures were complex and required a multidisciplinary approach. One third of diagnoses was established based on clinical history and physical exam only; for another third, clinical history and physical exam provided essential clues for additional investigations; and a third were established by additional investigations only. The likelihood to reach a diagnosis did not depend on the severity of mental retardation. We found that in a tertiary care center, a diagnosis can be established in 1 out of every 2 patients. Clinical history and physical examination are the most important instruments to reach a diagnosis.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Encaminhamento e Consulta
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Deficiência Intelectual
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Guideline
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Incidence_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Ment Retard
Assunto da revista:
TRANSTORNOS MENTAIS
Ano de publicação:
2005
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Holanda