Functional Neurological Disorder in Pediatrics: Diagnostic Considerations
Haley Moulton1, Diane DerMarderosian2, Heather A Chapman2
1Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University; Hasbro Children's Hospital/Rhode Island Hospital; Providence, RI.
Functional neurological disorder (FND) is a common pediatric diagnosis. The DSM-V now defines FND as a rule-in diagnosis, focusing on symptom presentation rather than exclusion.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Neuropsychiatry
Background:
- Functional neurological disorder (FND) presents with diverse neuropsychiatric symptoms in children.
- It is frequently encountered across various pediatric healthcare settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the diagnostic criteria for FND in pediatric populations.
- To clarify features, risks, and prognostic factors associated with FND.
- To introduce a case study for a series on FND.
Main Methods:
- Review of diagnostic criteria and clinical features of FND.
- Discussion of risk and prognostic factors.
- Introduction of a pediatric FND case example.
Main Results:
- FND is a common pediatric diagnosis with varied symptoms.
- The DSM-V criteria emphasize FND as a rule-in diagnosis based on symptom presentation.
- Key diagnostic features, risks, and prognoses are outlined.
Conclusions:
- The diagnostic approach to FND has shifted towards a rule-in methodology.
- Understanding FND's features, risks, and prognosis is crucial for pediatric care.
- This article serves as an introduction to a series on pediatric FND.
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