A case of subdural hematoma mimicking severe depression with conversion-like symptoms.
The authors describe an alcoholic patient in whom severe depressive symptoms and conversion-like features masked the diagnosis of subdural hematoma. An underlying, treatable organic basis for any psychiatric syndrome, especially if atypical, must be considered in alcoholic patients.
D000437:Alcoholism / Q000534:rehabilitation; D003291:Conversion Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D003907:Dexamethasone; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood; D008875:Middle Aged; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis
D003907:Dexamethasone; D006854:Hydrocortisone