Mania associated with small cell carcinoma of the lung.
This paper describes a case of small cell carcinoma of the lung with ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) production which presented with mania. The association between manic syndromes and the various forms of glucocorticoid or ACTH excess is discussed.
Collins
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Sunnyside Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Oakley-Browne
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D000182:ACTH Syndrome, Ectopic / Q000523:psychology; D000368:Aged; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D018288:Carcinoma, Small Cell / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006220:Haloperidol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology*; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000523:psychology*
D006220:Haloperidol