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[Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: descriptive study in a Memory Unit]
J González-Hernández1, D Galdames-Contreras, S Oporto-Segura
1Departamento de Neurología, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago de Chile, Chile. joagonza@med.puc.cl
Revista De Neurologia
|May 12, 2007
Summary
Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often present with forgetfulness and distraction, with women experiencing higher rates of depression. ADHD diagnosis in adults requires careful consideration of gender-specific symptoms and diagnostic criteria.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Psychiatry
Context:
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurological diagnosis in Chilean children.
- The adult presentation and evolution of ADHD remain understudied despite significant personal and social impact.
Purpose:
- To characterize adults diagnosed with ADHD in a memory unit.
- To investigate gender-based differences in ADHD presentation among adults.
Summary:
- Eighty-six adults with ADHD were evaluated, with most diagnosed in adulthood and presenting with combined-type ADHD.
- Common complaints included forgetfulness and distraction; 59% identified a stressor exacerbating symptoms.
- Depression was the primary comorbidity, notably more frequent in women.
Impact:
- Highlights limitations in adult ADHD diagnostic criteria.
- Suggests distinct gender profiles: disruptive in men, depressive in women.
- Underscores the under-diagnosis of ADHD in girls, potentially impacting neurodevelopment.
- Emphasizes the need for differential diagnosis with mild cognitive impairment in cases of memory decline.
