American Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience

Volume 12, Issue 2, June 2024

  • Case Report

    Abdominal Epilepsy: A Rare Entity Revealed by a Depressive Syndrome

    Saadia Karroumi*, Zainab Ennaciri, Imane Adali, Fatiha Manoudi

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 2, June 2024
    Pages: 28-31
    Received: 9 May 2024
    Accepted: 27 May 2024
    Published: 6 June 2024
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    Abstract: Introduction: Abdominal epilepsy is a rare neurological condition characterized by episodic abdominal pain, often accompanied by epileptic or gastrointestinal symptoms. It remains underdiagnosed due to its atypical presentation and the lack of awareness among healthcare professionals. Case report: The subject of this report is a 23-year-old male wi... Show More
  • Research Article

    Epidemiological, Clinical and Radiological Profiles of Post-stroke Aphasia in Neurology in Abidjan from April to September 2022

    Beuseize Affoué Marie Roxane*, Kouassi Kouamé Léonard, Abbé Ange Stéphane, Yeo Nawa Samuel, Essoin-De Souza Nancy Tanya, Broh N’Guessan Yves, Offoumou Fiacre Delors, Diakité Imaila, Doumbia-Ouattara Mariam

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 2, June 2024
    Pages: 32-38
    Received: 19 May 2024
    Accepted: 4 June 2024
    Published: 14 June 2024
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    Abstract: Background and purpose: Aphasia is a language disorder that frequently occurs after a cerebrovascular accident. This prospective descriptive study aimed to describe the epidemiological, clinical and radiological profiles of post-stroke aphasia. Materials and method: Patients presenting aphasia after a stroke documented by brain imaging, hospitalize... Show More
  • Review Article

    Capgras Syndrome with Non-Violent Behaviour Presenting in Postpartum Period: Case Study with Literature Review

    Nabil Ahmed Numan*

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 2, June 2024
    Pages: 39-45
    Received: 16 May 2024
    Accepted: 11 June 2024
    Published: 29 June 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajpn.20241202.13
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    Abstract: Background: Capgras syndrome (CS) is one of the delusional misidentification syndromes (DMS) characterized by the belief by the patient that the close person, usually a close relative or family member is replaced by an imposter who looks physically the same. Since the first case of Capgras syndrome was described in 1923, the published literature is... Show More
  • Case Report

    Neurobehavioral Changes Resulting from Recurrent Head Injuries

    Raja Mogallapu*, Ravirajsinh Chudasama, Madelynne King, Julie Bosley, Michael Ang-Rabanes, Carla Toolan

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 2, June 2024
    Pages: 46-51
    Received: 23 May 2024
    Accepted: 19 June 2024
    Published: 29 June 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajpn.20241202.14
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    Abstract: In recent years, there has been a significant focus on the potential link between traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to recurrent head injuries (RHI) and the development of Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome (TES), whichcould lead to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Recurrent head injuries may cause neurobehavioral changes, significantly impact... Show More