Pseudo-seizure, an Atypical Presentation of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in a Female: A Case Report.
Background: This paper describes pseudo-seizure as an atypical presentation of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in an adolescent female in the context of psychosocial difficulties. We present the case, which explains the clinical dilemma in such situations, along with selective litera...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Central Nervous System Disease pp. 1 - 5 |
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| Formato: | case study Journal Article |
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Sage Publications Inc.
12/15/2021
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