Risperidone-induced bruise-like rash in a child

Risperidone-induced priapism in an autistic child: a case report

BACKGROUND Priapism is a prolonged stimulation with painful, persistent penile erection unaccompanied by sexual desire. It is a rare but serious urological emergency. Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic widely prescribed for the treatment of behavior problems in children with autism spectrum disorder. It seems associated with priapism in children. CASE PRESENTATION We present a case of a...

Risperidone in Child Psychiatry

Some children benefit greatly from atypical antipsychotics. In some cases, their use markedly improves these children‘s relational and developmental prognosis. The indications for use also include, as is well-known, non-psychotic diagnoses such as: Borderline Personality Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, manic states, and mood swings. This article is the fruit of clinical experience with o...

Arm rash and swelling in a child.

Risperidone-induced psychosis and depression in a child with a mitochondrial disorder.

OBJECTIVE To our knowledge, this is the first published case report of an adolescent girl with a mitochondrial disorder and depression who displayed both new-onset psychotic and increased mood symptoms during treatment with risperidone. DATA A 16-year-old girl was treated with risperidone for mood lability and impulsivity at a community hospital. Within days, she developed paranoid ideation, ...

A questionable bruise.

It is occasionally difficult to distinguish between a self-inflicted bruise and true bruise. The important point of diagnosis is a good, thorough history taking and detailed examination of the affected area.