The case of a middle-aged woman, who presented with a 2-year history of rapid cycling manic depressive illness, is described. As neuropsychological deficits emerged, the swings of mood subsided and her condition evolved into generalized anxiety with emotional lability. CT scan showed diffuse white m
A case of late-onset rapid cycling affective disorder
โ Scribed by Simon Lovestone
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1991
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 320 KB
- Volume
- 6
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0885-6230
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โฆ Synopsis
A case of late-onset bipolar rapid cycling affective disorder of classical cycle length is presented. The aetiology and management of the disorder is discussed. The case adds to other evidence that the symptoms of affective disorder in old age are similar to those in younger patients.
KEY woms-Rapid cycling, affective, elderly.
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