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Characteristics of adolescents presenting with physical symptoms without organic etiology at the pediatric emergency department in Martinique

2025-06-13 pediatrics Title + abstract only
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BackgroundPhysical symptoms without an identified organic cause are frequently observed in adolescents. These symptoms are often linked to psychiatric comorbidities, posing diagnostic and management challenges for healthcare professionals. ObjectiveTo assess the proportion of pediatric emergency room visits for physical symptoms without organic etiology among adolescents with Patient Health Questionnaire-13 (PHQ-13) somatic symptoms. To assess the proportion of patients with somatic symptoms wh...

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