title: Dexamenthasone suppression test in obsessive compulsive disorder.
abstract: Dexamethasone Suppression Test (DST) was performed on twenty five patients satisfying Research Diagnostic Criteria for the diagnosis of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Abnormal DST responses were seen in twelve (48%) patients. It was observed that the non-suppressor group scored significantly more on depression and obsessionality. The implications of the results are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Senior Resident in Psychiatry, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh 160012, India.
authors.forename: G P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kulhara
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Dash