1.6 maternal 15q11-q13 duplication syndrome with asd: mood stabilization by carbamazepine

Maternal 15q11-q13 duplication syndrome is one of the most frequent genetic causes of ASD. The syndrome is also one of the most penetrant genetic causes of ASD and commonly presents with comorbid symptoms of mental illness and seizures. Although carbamazepine has been reported as effective in managing comorbid seizures in maternal 15q11-q13 duplication syndrome, it has not been reported to be used as a mood stabilizer in this population.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research