De novo mania among elderly people.
De novo mania is defined as the occurrence of a first manic episode in a patient with no history of mood disorder, after exclusion of organic etiologies. Although it is believed to be rare in elderly populations, the authors nonetheless report 6 cases encountered over a 2-year period. The literature regarding mania among elderly people is reviewed, and the authors formulate their recommendations in view of more frequent recognition and better management of these patients.
Charron
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Division of Geriatric Psychiatry Louis-H. Lafontaine Hospital, Montréal, Québec, Canada.
Fortin
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Paquette
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D000368:Aged; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology; D003704:Dementia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008094:Lithium / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008609:Mental Status Schedule; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D008094:Lithium