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Apathetic hyperthroidism.

I Brenner

    The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
    |May 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Apathetic hyperthyroidism, a lesser-known endocrine disorder, presents with depression and lethargy. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of this thyroid dysfunction can significantly improve geriatric depression symptoms.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Endocrinology
    • Psychiatry

    Background:

    • Apathetic hyperthyroidism is an underrecognized psychosyndrome linked to endocrine dysfunction.
    • It often presents with apathy, lethargy, and severe depression in the elderly.

    Observation:

    • The depressive symptoms may manifest without cardiac complications.
    • These depressions can be resistant to standard antidepressant treatments.

    Findings:

    • Elderly patients with depression may have an underlying endocrine disorder.
    • Correction of the endocrine dysfunction often leads to dramatic symptom improvement.

    Implications:

    • Considering "thyroid melancholia" in differential diagnoses is crucial for geriatric depression.
    • Early diagnosis of apathetic hyperthyroidism can improve treatment outcomes and patient quality of life.