Open AccessCyclic Vomiting Syndrome: An Update Illustrated by a Case Report
Author(s) -
Ingeborg P. M. Hermus,
Stacey J. B. Willems,
Aimée C. C. F. Bogman,
Paddy K C Janssen,
Leonie Brabers,
Jan N. M. Schieveld
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
primary care companion to cns disorders/the primary care companion for cns disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.328
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 2155-7772
pISSN - 2155-7780
DOI - 10.4088/pcc.15br01912
Subject(s) - cyclic vomiting syndrome , vomiting , medicine , anesthesia
This article presents an update on cyclic vomiting syndrome, a potentially exhausting disorder that can occur in children, adolescents, and adults and and has a huge impact on the quality of life. A structured literature search was conducted to explore the current knowledge about antipsychotics in the treatment of cyclic vomiting syndrome. A case report is presented of a 15-year-old boy with refractory cyclic vomiting syndrome ( ICD-10 criteria), who finally responded to a unique combination of risperidone and amitriptyline.