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Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports 1/2009

Open Access 01-12-2009 | Case report

Electroconvulsive therapy-induced mania: a case report

Authors: Omer Saatcioglu, Mehmet Guduk

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2009

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Abstract

Introduction

Despite its controversial history, electroconvulsive therapy is generally an effective treatment with few serious side effects. One rare but troublesome side effect of electroconvulsive therapy is mania.

Case presentation

A 33-year-old Turkish woman developed mania on three separate occasions after receiving electroconvulsive therapy for severe depressive episodes.

Conclusion

Patients who experience electroconvulsive therapy-related mania should be evaluated for alternative treatments when presenting with severe depression.
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Metadata
Title
Electroconvulsive therapy-induced mania: a case report
Authors
Omer Saatcioglu
Mehmet Guduk
Publication date
01-12-2009
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2009
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-3-94

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