Electroconvulsive therapy combined with lithium developed reversible pure anomic aphasia: a case report.
BMC Psychiatry
; 22(1): 663, 2022 10 27.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) combined with mood stabilizers is an effective method of treatment for manic episodes; however, there are controversial views on its side effects. CASE PRESENTATION A 53-year-old man was diagnosed with bipolar disorder during a manic episode, and had previous conditions such as hypertension, and diabetes. He developed reversible delirium and anomic aphasia during combined treatment with lithium and ECT (Li-ECT). No other neurological symptoms or signs happened during the one-month follow-up period.CONCLUSIONS:
The anomic aphasia appeared after ECT was reversible. Li-ECT should be administered with caution to middle- and older-aged patients with comorbidities, and serum Li levels should be closely monitored during the treatment period.Palavras-chave
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Transtorno Bipolar
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Eletroconvulsoterapia
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
Ano de publicação:
2022
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