title: ECT in patients with arachnoid cysts.
abstract: 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.
authors: Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Division of Neuroradiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
authors: Candace Lynn
authors: CL
authors: Perry
authors: E Paul
authors: EP
authors: Lindell
authors: Keith G
authors: KG
authors: Rasmussen
mesh_terms: 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