Consistent dexamethasone suppression test results with mania and depression in bipolar illness.
Dexamethasone suppression tests (DSTs) were given to nine bipolar patients in both depressed and manic phases of their illness. In seven patients DST results were consistent between episodes; six patients had positive tests in both depression and mania.
D000328:Adult; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis; D003907:Dexamethasone; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D003907:Dexamethasone; D006854:Hydrocortisone