Pathological Laughter and Crying.
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-157968
ABSTRACT
Pathological laughing and crying (PLC) is a disorder of emotional expression, accompanying various neurological and neuropsychiatric conditions. It causes significant distress and impairment in social and occupational functioning. It remains largely unrecognized in clinical settings and requires differentiation from other affective disorders. Validated instruments are available to aid in improving recognition of this disorder. Its pathophysiology is poorly understood. Antidepressants, dopaminergic and other newer agents have been reported to show varying levels of treatment success. This review describes the clinical features. pathophysiology and various treatment approaches available for PLC.
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IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Assunto principal:
Humanos
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Prevalência
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Transtornos do Humor
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Choro
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Riso
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de prevalência
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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