RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Pediatric epilepsy and psychopathology
JF Neurosciences Journal
JO Neurosciences (Riyadh)
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 101
OP 104
VO 12
IS 2
A1 Goyal, Monisha
YR 2007
UL http://nsj.org.sa/content/12/2/101.abstract
AB The association of psychiatric disorders and pediatric epilepsy is under appreciated by clinicians. Behavioral disorders, especially depression, are often perceived as “reactionary” processes. In fact, these comorbid disorders can be more disabling than the epilepsy itself. This review discusses the common behavioral comorbidities associated with epilepsy including autistic spectrum disorders, psychosis, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, and mood disorders.