Electroconvulsive therapy following pituitary surgery.
A 39-year-old female with a history of three psychotic episodes in 6 months developed Cushingoid features and catatonia. Despite the surgical removal of a pituitary basophil adenoma and treatment with neurleptics, her catatonia worsened. Electroconvulsive therapy provided rapid, life-saving relief for this patient. Patient characteristics are discussed and treatment recommendations provided.
D000237:Adenoma, Basophil / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002389:Catatonia / Q000628:therapy; D003863:Depression / Q000628:therapy; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy*
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents