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Obsessive compulsive disorder in a 4-year-old child.

Harish Kulkarni¹, C Y Sudarshan¹

¹Department of Psychiatry, J.J.M. Medical College, Davangere, Karnataka, India.

Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine

|May 14, 2015

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This case report details obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in a 4-year-old girl, a rare early onset. It highlights diagnostic and treatment challenges in young children with this distressing condition.

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Child obsessive-compulsive disorder very young onset

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Psychiatry
Child Psychology
Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Background:

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) typically emerges in late adolescence or early adulthood.
While OCD can affect children, onset before age five is exceptionally rare.
The disorder significantly impacts patients and their caregivers.

Observation:

This report presents a clinical case of OCD in a 4-year-old female child.
The early age of onset presents unique diagnostic considerations.
Management strategies require careful adaptation for pre-school aged children.

Findings:

The case illustrates the possibility of diagnosing OCD at a very young age.
Early-onset OCD necessitates a distinct approach to assessment and intervention.
The report discusses the specific diagnostic and therapeutic hurdles encountered.

Implications:

This case expands the understanding of OCD's developmental trajectory.
It underscores the importance of considering OCD in very young children with relevant symptoms.
Findings may inform clinical guidelines for diagnosing and treating early-onset pediatric OCD.