Musical hallucinations, depression and old age.
The association between musical hallucinations, depression and acquired hearing loss is described in two elderly patients. Following the presentation of this underdiagnosed clinical phenomenon we propose that musical hallucinations should be addressed as a final outcome of several factors including both mental and physical components. This conceptual framework enhances our understanding and treatment of such phenomena.
Aizenberg
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Geha Psychiatric Hospital, Beilinson Medical Center, Petah Tiqva, Israel.
Modai
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Roitman
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Mendelson
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Wijsenbeek
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D000368:Aged; D003704:Dementia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006212:Hallucinations / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D006319:Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D011304:Presbycusis / Q000523:psychology*; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012008:Recurrence
D011619:Psychotropic Drugs