title: [A late debut of childhood disintegrative disorder].
abstract: Actualized by the ongoing discussion of whether childhood disintegrative disorder is a diagnostic entity, we describe a case which in every aspect fulfils the ICD-10 criteria. A girl with a previous normal development who, from the age of 60 months, experienced a regression during 2-3 months with significant co-morbid psychiatric symptoms, leaving her in a state of mental retardation and autism. A thorough somatic assessment was normal. The importance of recognition of the condition and an integrated child psychiatric and paediatric assessment is emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Børne- og ungdomspsykiatrisk Center, Region Midt, Skolebørn, Herning-Viborg, Søndersøparken 15, 8800 Viborg. tineve@rm.dk.
authors.forename: Tine Skipper
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Vesterby
authors.forename: Thomas Helweg
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Thelle
mesh_terms: D002659:Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012043:Regression, Psychology