Psychiatric presentation of third ventricular colloid cyst. A case report.
A case of colloid cyst of the third ventricle in a patient presenting with delusional depressive syndrome, in clear consciousness and with minimal cognitive impairment, is reported. The possible pathogenesis of the syndrome is discussed in the light of the reported association between aqueduct stenosis, diencephalic dysfunction, hydrocephalus, and psychotic symptoms.
Upadhyaya
A K
AK
University Department of Psychiatry, Royal Liverpool Hospital.
Sud
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PD
D000328:Adult; D002551:Cerebral Ventricle Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications*; D003702:Delusions / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000209:etiology