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Mania and pseudodementia.

D A Casey¹, B A Fitzgerald

¹Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Louisville, Ky.

The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry

|February 1, 1988

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A misdiagnosed elderly woman with apparent dementia was found to have bipolar disorder. Lithium treatment successfully resolved manic symptoms and cognitive deficits.

Area of Science:

Geriatric Psychiatry
Neuropsychiatry
Pharmacological Treatments

Background:

Dementia is a common concern in the elderly, characterized by cognitive decline.
Bipolar disorder can present with varied symptoms, sometimes mimicking other neurological conditions.
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment in geriatric populations.

Observation:

An elderly female patient initially presented with symptoms suggestive of dementia.
Her clinical presentation was later re-evaluated and diagnosed as bipolar disorder, manic phase.
The patient exhibited apparent cognitive deficits alongside manic symptoms.

Findings:

Treatment with lithium carbonate was initiated for the diagnosed bipolar disorder.
The patient experienced a resolution of manic symptoms following lithium therapy.

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Concurrently, the cognitive deficits initially attributed to dementia also improved significantly.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of considering treatable psychiatric conditions in elderly patients with cognitive impairment.
Lithium carbonate can be an effective treatment for mania in older adults, potentially reversing associated cognitive dysfunction.
It underscores the need for comprehensive differential diagnosis in geriatric mental health to avoid misdiagnosis and ensure appropriate care.