Psychotic illness following termination of pregnancy.
A case of a psychotic illness following an induced termination of pregnancy is described; this is discussed in relation to the literature on the subject, and possible aetiological factors in the case are reviewed.
Davidson
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Department of Psychological Medicine, St Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London.
Clare
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D000028:Abortion, Induced; D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010868:Pimozide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
D010868:Pimozide