ADHD presenting as recurrent epistaxis: a case report

Rather, Yasir Hassan; Sheikh, Ajaz; Sufi, Aalia Rasool; Qureshi, Ateeq; Wani, Zaid Ahmad; Shaukat, Tasneem S

doi:10.1186/1753-2000-5-13

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“…The other differential diagnosis in our patient would be rhinotillexomania which is a benign habit in children, but because of other associated features of hyperactivity and inattentiveness that was ruled out [11]. In addition, other causes like rhinitis, systemic disease, or remotely cocaine abuse were all sequentially excluded.…”

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ADHD presenting as recurrent epistaxis: A case report

Rather

2012

Neuropsychiatrie de l'Enfance et de l'Adolescence

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ADHD presenting as recurrent epistaxis: A case report

Rather

2012

Neuropsychiatrie de l'Enfance et de l'Adolescence

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“…Therefore, both of these factors, the compulsion and the relief, have a strong resonance with an obsessive-compulsive pathology indicative of anxiety-based disorders such as BFRB [ 4 ]. Multiple cases have also shown an association between rhinotillexomania and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) [ 5 - 7 ]. Similarly, the medical consequences of rhinotillexomania include intranasal tissue erosion, recurrent epistaxis, and URIs [ 5 - 7 ].…”

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“…Multiple cases have also shown an association between rhinotillexomania and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) [ 5 - 7 ]. Similarly, the medical consequences of rhinotillexomania include intranasal tissue erosion, recurrent epistaxis, and URIs [ 5 - 7 ].…”

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Chronic Rhinotillexomania Leading to Unilateral External Nare Stenosis

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Dhingra²

2018

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Compulsive nose picking (rhinotillexomania) is a commonly known condition to general practitioners and pediatricians and is often advised against. This case highlights a 29-year-old individual with a prolonged history of intermittent rhinotillexomania who presented with repetitive viral upper respiratory infections. Physical examinations showed an enlarged nasal turbinate unilaterally with an otherwise normal nasal architecture. Further imaging and investigations showed no abnormalities or evidence of greater pathology. It was hypothesized that the patient's rhinotillexomania induced repetitive inflammation and subsequent hyperplasia of the nasal tissue, narrowing the circumference of an external nare. This case highlights the risks of a common but potentially dangerous habit along with its management.

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“…Therefore, this study obviously demonstrated that the prevalence of ADHD was significantly higher in children aged 6-11 years with RE. In a case report, Rather et al 21 emphasized the potential relationship between ADHD and RE. Similarly, a significant correlation between diagnosis of ADHD and foreign body insertion into nose or ear has been reported [22][23][24] .…”

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other disruptive behavior disorders are risk factors for recurrent epistaxis in children: A prospective case-controlled study

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SUMMARY: Özgür E, Aksu H, Gürbüz-Özgür B, Başak HS, Eskiizmir G. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other disruptive behavior disorders are risk factors for recurrent epistaxis in children: a prospective case-controlled study. Turk J Pediatr 2016; 58: 291-296.The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other disruptive behavior disorders in children with recurrent epistaxis (RE). Children aged between 6-11 years were enrolled according to presence (n=34) and absence (n=103) of RE. Turgay DSM-IV-Based Child and Adolescent Disruptive Behavior Disorders Screening and Rating Scale was applied to parents. Moreover, Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Age Children Present and Lifetime Version was performed. Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and ADHD were determined in 17.6% and 32.4% of patients, respectively. When psychiatric diagnoses between both groups were compared, statistically significant differences were found in terms of ADHD and ODD (p=0.028 and p=0.003). In children with RE, the frequency of ADHD and ODD are higher than children without RE. A referral to a child psychiatrist should be considered, if a child with RE also has symptoms of increased activity, inattention and/or body-injurious behaviors.

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ADHD presenting as recurrent epistaxis: a case report

Cited by 6 publications

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ADHD presenting as recurrent epistaxis: A case report

ADHD presenting as recurrent epistaxis: A case report

Chronic Rhinotillexomania Leading to Unilateral External Nare Stenosis

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other disruptive behavior disorders are risk factors for recurrent epistaxis in children: A prospective case-controlled study

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