Case report: recurrent pseudocyesis in a male patient with psychosis, intermittent hyponatremia, and polydipsia.
This report describes a case of recurrent pseudocyesis in a man with psychosis, intermittent hyponatremia, and polydipsia. The pseudocyesis was documented on three separate occasions coinciding with bouts of acute hyponatremia and rapid weight gain stemming from ingestion of large amounts of water. In contrast, no pseudocyesis was elicited during intervening normonatremic states. Abdominal distention, neuropsychological deterioration, and worsening of psychosis during acute hyponatremia are considered as contributing factors to the pseudocyesis.
Shutty
M S
MS
Western State Hospital, Staunton, Virginia 24401.
Leadbetter
R A
RA
D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007010:Hyponatremia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008094:Lithium / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D011555:Pseudopregnancy / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013888:Thiothixene / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014869:Water Intoxication
D013888:Thiothixene; D008094:Lithium