Bipolar disorder and cerebral sarcoidosis.
A 40-year-old man suffered both a short-term memory defect and bipolar mood disorder. It is postulated that both conditions are due to progressive cerebral sarcoidosis affecting the limbic system. The need for early detection and treatment is emphasised.
McLoughlin
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St Patrick's Hospital, Dublin, Republic of Ireland.
McKeon
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P
D000328:Adult; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000150:complications*