Combined symptomatology of psychosis, pica syndrome, and hippocampal sclerosis: a case report.
Int J Eat Disord
; 46(1): 89-91, 2013 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
Pica is the developmentally and culturally inappropriate eating of nonnutritive substances for at least 1 month. Herein, we present the case of a male patient that suddenly showed behavioral changes including aggressiveness, withdrawal, and perceptional disturbances at the age of 12. About 7 years later, pica symptoms emerged additionally. Neither pharmacotherapy nor electroconvulsive therapy led to success. Magnetic resonance imaging showed bilateral sclerosis of the hippocampus. The therapy with carbamazepine, clozapine, diazepam, and zinc finally improved the symptoms including the pica symptoms.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Transtornos Psicóticos
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Encefalopatias
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Pica
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Hipocampo
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Eat Disord
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Suíça
País de publicação:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA