Pica in an Adolescent with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder responsive to Methylphenidate

We report the case of a boy 12-years old diagnosed with Pica and ADHD (combined type) according to DSM-5 criteria. A past diagnosis of disinhibited attachment disorder was also retained. Methylphenidate 40 mg daily was prescribed. The ADHD and pica symptoms improved within 3 weeks. The scholar resul...

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Autores principales: Bourgou, Soumaya, Sahli, Lina, Sarhan, Amani, Belhadj, Ahlem
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Societe Tunisienne Des Sciences Medicales 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8724691/
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Sumario:We report the case of a boy 12-years old diagnosed with Pica and ADHD (combined type) according to DSM-5 criteria. A past diagnosis of disinhibited attachment disorder was also retained. Methylphenidate 40 mg daily was prescribed. The ADHD and pica symptoms improved within 3 weeks. The scholar results improved. The patient didn't engage in any pica behavior during the followship KEYWORDS: Impulsivity , methylphendiate, Pica

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