Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Depressive Features in Down's Syndrome: A Case Illustration.

Storm, Wolfgang

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Publication Date: 1990

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Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Depressive Features in Down's Syndrome: A Case Illustration.

Storm, Wolfgang

Research in Developmental Disabilities, v11 n2 p131-37 1990

A 21-year-old man with Down's syndrome who exhibited unexplained depressive symptoms and intermittent features of a Parkinson-like syndrome was treated with amitriptyline for 18 months. Gradual improvements eventually saw almost complete recovery of his former personality. Discussion of undiagnosed but treatable depression among Down's syndrome patients is offered. (Author/PB)

Descriptors: Adults, Case Studies, Clinical Diagnosis, Depression (Psychology), Downs Syndrome, Drug Therapy, Intervention, Males, Medical Services

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Language: English

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