Epilepsy Versus Psychotic Depression in an Adolescent: A Case Report
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Depression, Epilepsy, Psychosis, Antidepressants, AntipsychoticsAbstract
Epilepsy has often been linked with multiple psychiatric symptoms. Psychotic symptoms are often seen in pre-ictal, interictal, and post-ictal periods. Differentiating between neurological and psychiatric disorders in adolescents poses significant diagnostic challenges due to overlapping clinical features. We present the case of a 15-year-old boy who exhibited depressive symptoms, seizures, and psychotic symptoms, raising concerns both for epilepsy and psychotic depression. This led to an interplay between the symptoms of these two disorders. While treating one condition often complicates the other, such cases require efficient multidisciplinary care between neurology and psychiatry. This case highlights the complexity of diagnosis considerations in adolescent neuropsychiatry and underscores the importance of interdisciplinary collaborations for accurate diagnosis and management.
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