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Citation

Jardri R, Delion P, Goëb JL. Presse Med. (1983) 2010; 39(4): 420-430.

Vernacular Title

Strategies diagnostiques et therapeutiques face aux hallucinations de l'enfant et

Affiliation

Service de psychiatrie infanto-juvénile, Hôpital Fontan ; Laboratoire de neurosciences fonctionnelles et pathologies, CNRS UMR-8160, Université Lille Nord de France, CHRU de Lille, F-59037 Lille Cedex, France.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.lpm.2009.09.010

PMID

19906508

Abstract

Hallucinations are a common symptom in pediatric populations. Because spontaneous rapid recovery often occurs, routine medication with antipsychotic drugs should be avoided. An adequate initial etiological assessment requires a medical examination, a psychiatric interview, and a meeting with key adult informants. Laboratory testing and imaging may also be useful. The risk of self-injury or harming others must be systematically assessed and should determine the choice between prescribing a nonspecific anxiolytic medication or hospitalizing the child. Treatment should combine psychotherapy and psychoeducation, and antipsychotics should be given in case of prodromal psychotic presentation. In the years to come, randomized controlled trials should define the exact role that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation might play as a treatment of hallucinations in children and adolescents.


Language: fr

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