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[A manic syndrome after cerebral trauma: case report]
D Mitrović1, G Misić-Pavkov, S Ivanović
1Institut za neurologiju, psihijatriju i mentalno zdravlje, Medicinski fakultet, Novi Sad.
Medicinski Pregled
|February 21, 1998
Summary
A teenage girl developed manic syndrome after a head injury. Neuroimaging revealed right hemisphere changes, suggesting a possible link between craniocerebral trauma and manic episodes.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
- Neurology
Background:
- Craniocerebral trauma can lead to various neurological and psychiatric sequelae.
- The relationship between traumatic brain injury and affective disorders requires further investigation.
Observation:
- A 17-year-old female presented with manic syndrome four days post-craniocerebral trauma.
- Diagnostic workup included neuropsychological, neurophysiological, and neuroanatomical assessments.
Findings:
- Neuropsychological evaluation indicated discrete organic changes in psychic functions.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed structural alterations in the right cerebral hemisphere.
Implications:
- This case suggests a potential causal association between craniocerebral trauma and the development of manic syndrome.
- Further research is warranted to elucidate the etiology of affective disorders following cerebral injuries.