[Obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adolescents. Etiology and treatment--a literature review].
The available literature on etiological aspects and treatment of childhood and adolescent obsessive-compulsive disorder is reviewed. Reports regarding the etiological background are still inconsistent, but there is increasing evidence of a biological background with involvement of serotonin neurotransmitter systems. It seems that a combination of medication and behavioral therapy is most effective in the treatment of OCD. Only a few controlled trials of medication in the treatment of OCD in children and adolescents have been published. Such studies, including a considerable number of patients over a considerable period of time, are still needed.
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Børne- og Ungdomspsykiatrisk Hospital, forskningscenteret, Risskov.
D000293:Adolescent; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009771:Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors