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Neuropsychiatric Manifestations and Management of Tuberous Sclerosis
January 4, 2024
Ninety percent of individuals with tuberous sclerosis have associated neuropsychiatric manifestations including ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disability, which are typically underidentified and undertreated.
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Neuropsychiatric and Behavioral Profiles of 2 Adults With Williams Syndrome: Response to Antidepressant Intake
August 1, 2013
In this article, Dr Urgeles and colleagues report the neuropsychiatric profile of 2 adult patients with Williams syndrome who also have generalized anxiety disorder and depressive symptoms, along with...
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Psychiatric Aspects of Bainbridge-Ropers Syndrome
June 3, 2021
Bainbridge-Ropers syndrome is a neurodevelopmental genetic disorder associated with mutations in the additional sex combs–like ASXL3 gene on chromosome 18q12.1. This study describes the comorbid psychiatric aspects of this...
