Atypical presentation of pediatric bipolar mood disorder : two case reports
- Author:
Chattopadhyay Somsubhra
;
Srivastava Mona
;
Singh Om
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Pediatric bipolar mood disorder, atypical symptoms, euphoric mood, young age, mania
- From:ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
2010;11(2):220-223
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objective: This case reports highlight atypical presentation of pediatric bipolar mood disorder. Pediatric bipolar disorder is said to be a rare
condition with some distinct differences from adult bipolar disorder. Despite the ongoing controversy regarding its exact typology, pediatric bipolar mood
disorder is being reported in the form of case reports and in systematic research. Pediatric bipolar disorder is difficult to diagnose because its presentation of symptoms overlaps considerably with conduct problems, and
ADHD (attention deficit hyperkinetic disorder). Methods: We report two cases which met a diagnosis of pediatric mood disorder where the presentation of symptoms was unique and atypical. Results: The cases are
presented so that they help to raise pertinent questions regarding phenomenology, duration, episodic nature of the illness and management of this important group of disorders. Conclusion: Pediatric bipolar disorder
should be viewed with seriousness and pediatric mania should be given importance in the assessment of the typology, prognosis and management of this important group of childhood disorder.
