Late-onset startle syndrome and obsessive compulsive disorder.
A case of late onset sporadic startle syndrome in a patient with a right posterior fossa brain tumour is reported. The exaggerated startle response did not respond to treatment with clonazepam. In addition to anxiety and depression, the patient developed obsessive- compulsive symptoms which responded to behavioural therapy. The possible mechanisms for this unique pattern of symptoms are discussed.
Gonzalez
Alejandro
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Maudsley Hospital, London, UK.
Philpot
Michael P.
MP