Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Volume 18 Issue 1
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- Pages.66-71
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- 2007
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- 2233-9183(eISSN)
The Pharmacotherapy of Pediatric Bipolar I Disorder : Case Report
소아기 발병 제1형 양극성 정동장애의 약물치료 : 증례 보고
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Hong, Hyun-Ju
(Department of Psychiatry, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
- Choi, Tae-Kyou (Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University) ;
- Yook, Ki-Hwan (Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University)
- Published : 2007.04.30
Abstract
There has been increasing recognition of pediatric bipolar disorder in the psychiatric field during the past 10 years. The clinical presentation of this disorder in preadolescent is greatly debated and few studies have been conducted in Korea. The authors report 3 cases of children with bipolar I disorder whose clinical symptoms were improved after pharmacotherapy. The authors also review current concepts, debates and treatment of pediatric bipolar disorder.