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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) typically presents with chronic or waxing and waning symptoms.
  • Episodic courses with complete inter-episodic remission are considered uncommon in OCD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report an uncommon case of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with an episodic course.
  • To highlight the potential for complete remission between episodes of OCD.

Main Methods:

  • Case study of a middle-aged female patient with a 12-year history of OCD.
  • Documentation of symptom patterns, episode duration, and treatment response.

Main Results:

  • The patient experienced approximately 10 distinct episodes of OCD over 12 years.
  • Each episode lasted 15-20 days and showed a positive response to anti-obsessional drugs.
  • Complete remission of symptoms was observed during the inter-episodic periods.

Conclusions:

  • This case illustrates that OCD can present with an episodic course and achieve full remission.
  • The findings suggest that certain individuals with OCD may experience distinct periods of illness and wellness.
  • Effective management with anti-obsessional drugs was noted during symptomatic phases.