Episodic dyscontrol syndrome and head injury: a case presentation.
Although the individual's baseline neurological status may appear normal, episodic dyscontrol syndrome presents with recurrent outbursts of rage. In some cases family may describe a history of personality traits reflective of minimal brain dysfunction, and the study by Elliot confirmed organic cerebral disorders in 94% of the sample. Due to difficulty of diagnosis and lack of reporting, as well as social factors, the prevalence of this syndrome may be underestimated. This article discusses the syndrome, reviews a case history and outlines the role of the neuroscience nurse.
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Arizona Institute of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine, Ltd., Scottsdale 85251.
D000328:Adult; D000786:Anger; D001921:Brain / Q000503:physiopathology; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000150:complications*; D007174:Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011889:Rage; D013577:Syndrome; D014754:Violence