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D N Mendhekar1, Neeraj Gupta

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi-110 002, India. dr_dnm@hotmail.com

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|June 30, 2005
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This case study highlights a rare instance of recurrent depression with Cotard's delusion in a child with epilepsy. Carbamazepine proved effective, suggesting a biological basis for post-ictal depression.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Child Psychiatry
  • Epileptology

Background:

  • Depression and anxiety disorders are common in epilepsy patients.
  • Post-ictal depression in children with epilepsy is understudied.

Observation:

  • An adolescent boy experienced recurrent depression with Cotard's delusion after complex partial seizures at age 7.
  • Antidepressants and lithium initially worsened his condition.

Findings:

  • The patient responded well to carbamazepine, indicating its efficacy in this rare presentation.
  • The case suggests post-ictal depression in children may be a biological process.

Implications:

  • Early identification and management of post-ictal depression are crucial in pediatric epilepsy.

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  • This case underscores the need for tailored pharmacological approaches in managing epilepsy-related psychiatric conditions.