Mania and pseudodementia

J Clin Psychiatry. 1988 Feb;49(2):73-4.

Abstract

A 73-year-old woman who was initially believed to be demented was later given the diagnosis of bipolar disorder, manic phase. Treatment with lithium carbonate resolved the mania and the apparent cognitive deficits.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Bipolar Disorder / diagnosis*
  • Bipolar Disorder / drug therapy
  • Dementia / diagnosis*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lithium / therapeutic use
  • Lithium Carbonate

Substances

  • Lithium Carbonate
  • Lithium