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[Pediatric bipolar disorder: on one case]
L Pérez Fernández1, A Leache Alegría, L Ojer Pascual
1Hospital de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain. iitxal80@hotmail.com
Anales Del Sistema Sanitario De Navarra
|May 14, 2010
Summary
This case study highlights a 14-year-old male diagnosed with bipolar disorder during a manic phase. Early intervention with mood stabilizers and antipsychotics is crucial for managing pediatric bipolar disorder.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Neuroscience
- Mental Health
Background:
- A 14-year-old male presented with a year of despondency post-surgery, followed by three months of euphoria and hyperactivity.
- The patient exhibited symptoms including psychomotor agitation, verbal incontinence, dysphoria, and delusions of grandeur.
Observation:
- The patient was brought to the Emergency Department due to escalating manic symptoms.
- Psychiatric evaluation led to admission to the Psychiatric Hospitalization Unit for diagnosis and treatment.
Findings:
- Diagnosis of bipolar disorder, manic phase, was confirmed during hospitalization.
- Treatment initiated with Valproic acid (mood stabilizer) and Risperidone (antipsychotic).
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of recognizing and treating early-onset bipolar disorder in adolescents.
- Long-term management involving mood stabilizers and antipsychotics is essential for disease control.
- Continued follow-up at a Mental Health Centre is critical for ongoing patient care and evaluation.
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