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- Title
Dandy-Walker Syndrome Associated with the Recurrent Mania Episode: A Case Report.
- Authors
Talebpoor, Mohammad; Fateme Hosseini Biouki; Hosseini, Fateme; Bidaki, Reza; Mohammad Ebrahim Ghanei; Akrami, Maryam
- Abstract
Background: Dandy-Walker Syndrome is a congenital brain malformation that affects the fourth ventricle and the cerebellum. In the past studies, the psychiatric aspect of DWS has not been addressed sufficiently. As far as the current researchers are concerned, few studies have been conducted on the psychiatric presentation of this syndrome, especially the bipolar disorder. Case report: In this study, a 48-year-old male has been reported with the bipolar disorder type I diagnosis, and with the recurrent mania episode apparently sensitive to benzodiazepines. The brain imaging was produced to investigate the causes of ataxia and consciousness impairment after the prescription of benzodiazepine. Dandy-Walker syndrome (DWS) was diagnosed, according to the neurological consultation, CT scan and MRI findings. Following shunt insertion, psychiatric treatments were more effective in controlling the psychiatric signs. Conclusion: This case report indicated the importance of studying and accurately diagnosing the preoperative administration of medications, especially in patients with the recurrent mania episode and impairment of the cerebellar function, following the administration of sedating drugs.
- Subjects
MANIA; SYNDROMES; PSYCHIATRIC treatment; BIPOLAR disorder; DRUG administration; AGENESIS of corpus callosum
- Publication
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences / Progress in Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, 2018, p164
- ISSN
1735-8639
- Publication type
Article