Atypical presentation of pediatric bipolar mood disorder : two case reports
ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
; : 220-223, 2010.
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ABSTRACT
Objective: This case reports highlight atypical presentation of pediatric bipolar mood disorder. Pediatric bipolar disorder is said to be a rare condition with some distinct differences from adult bipolar disorder. Despite the ongoing controversy regarding its exact typology, pediatric bipolar mood disorder is being reported in the form of case reports and in systematic research. Pediatric bipolar disorder is difficult to diagnose because its presentation of symptoms overlaps considerably with conduct problems, and ADHD (attention deficit hyperkinetic disorder). Methods: We report two cases which met a diagnosis of pediatric mood disorder where the presentation of symptoms was unique and atypical. Results: The cases are presented so that they help to raise pertinent questions regarding phenomenology, duration, episodic nature of the illness and management of this important group of disorders. Conclusion: Pediatric bipolar disorder should be viewed with seriousness and pediatric mania should be given importance in the assessment of the typology, prognosis and management of this important group of childhood disorder.
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ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
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2010
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