Development of obsessive-compulsive behaviour following cortisone treatment.
In this report, we will describe the first case of obsessive-compulsive behaviour following oral corticosteroid treatment in a 75-year old adult male patient with pulmonary disease, but without previous psychiatric symptoms or organic brain disorder. We will also discuss the clinical and pathophysiological considerations.
Scheschonka
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Department of Neurology, Georg-August Universität of Goettingen, Germany..
Bleich
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Buchwald
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Ruther
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Wiltfang
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003348:Cortisone / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009771:Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000523:psychology; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011658:Pulmonary Fibrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D012652:Self Mutilation / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000523:psychology
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D003348:Cortisone