ECT in patients with arachnoid cysts.
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is often considered relatively contraindicated in patients with intracranial space-occupying lesions, especially those with increased intracranial pressure, edema, or mass effect. We describe the safe use of ECT in 6 patients with arachnoid cysts. We conclude that such lesions are probably not associated with increased morbidity in ECT but that neurological evaluation pretreatment is indicated.
Perry
Candace Lynn
CL
Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Division of Neuroradiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
Lindell
E Paul
EP
Rasmussen
Keith G
KG
D000328:Adult; D016080:Arachnoid Cysts / Q000150:complications*; D000075202:Contraindications; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged