Recovery from Autism after Successful Surgery for a Benign Brain Tumor Associated with Epilepsy.

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Title: Recovery from Autism after Successful Surgery for a Benign Brain Tumor Associated with Epilepsy.
Authors: Hrdlicka, Michal, Kudr, Martin, Krsek, Pavel, Tichy, Michal, Kyncl, Martin, Zamecnik, Josef, Mohaplova, Marketa, Dudova, Iva
Source: Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders. Dec2019, Vol. 49 Issue 12, p5100-5104. 5p. 1 Diagram, 1 Graph.
Subjects: Diagnosis of autism, Brain tumor diagnosis, Brain tumors, Carbamazepine, Convalescence, Electroencephalography, Epilepsy, Magnetic resonance imaging, Postoperative period, Treatment effectiveness, Rehabilitation of autistic people, Disease complications
Abstract: The article presents a case study of three year nine month old boy who was referred for a diagnostic evaluation of neurodevelopmental delay with suspicion of autism due to delay in speech development. It noted diagnosis of a benign brain tumor, thus he went for neurosurgery for removal of the brain tumor; and mentions antiepileptic treatment with carbamazepine for recovery from autism.
Database: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
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Abstract:The article presents a case study of three year nine month old boy who was referred for a diagnostic evaluation of neurodevelopmental delay with suspicion of autism due to delay in speech development. It noted diagnosis of a benign brain tumor, thus he went for neurosurgery for removal of the brain tumor; and mentions antiepileptic treatment with carbamazepine for recovery from autism.
ISSN:01623257
DOI:10.1007/s10803-019-03935-z