title: Obsessive-compulsive symptom exacerbation following cortisone treatment.
abstract: We here report a case of obsessive-compulsive symptom exacerbation during cortisone therapy in an adult patient without organic brain disorder. Possible clinical and pathophysiological considerations are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Bonn, Germany.
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Grabe
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Freyberger
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Maier
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003092:Colitis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D003348:Cortisone / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009771:Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / Q000523:psychology*; D011241:Prednisone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D003348:Cortisone; D011241:Prednisone