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Postictal psychosis: resolution after electroconvulsive therapy.

A Pascual-Aranda1, I Garcia-Morales, J Sanz-Fuentenebro

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, 12 de Octubre University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.

Epilepsy & Behavior : E&B
|March 1, 2003
PubMed
Summary

This case study highlights the link between epilepsy and psychosis, specifically postictal psychosis. A young woman recovered from catatonic-like psychosis following seizures after electroconvulsive therapy.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • The association between epilepsy and psychosis has been debated since the 19th century.
  • Recent advancements include diagnostic criteria for postictal psychosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of postictal psychosis.
  • To emphasize the epilepsy-psychosis association and its potential for developing organic psychosis models.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 23-year-old woman.
  • Diagnosis of postictal psychosis following partial complex seizures.
  • Treatment with electroconvulsive therapy.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with catatonic-like psychosis after a seizure cluster.
  • She received a diagnosis of postictal psychosis.

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  • Full recovery was achieved with electroconvulsive therapy.

    • Conclusions:

    • This case reinforces the connection between epilepsy and psychosis.
    • Postictal psychosis is a distinct entity.
    • The epilepsy-psychosis link offers opportunities for organic psychosis models.