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- Title
Hypomania as an adverse effect of subthalamic nucleus stimulation: report of two cases.
- Authors
Mandat, T S; Hurwitz, T; Honey, C R
- Abstract
Mania following subthalamic nucleus (STN) deep brain stimulation (DBS) is well described and obvious to both the patient and their physician. The authors describe two patients who developed hypomania following STN-DBS but were unaware of their mood disturbance. Two Parkinson's patients with no previous mood disorders received bilateral STN electrodes. Both experienced dramatic improvement in their motor function and neither complained of any side effects. Their families reported detrimental hypomanic behaviour. Readjusting the stimulation parameters resolved the hypomania with continued motor benefits. The authors draw attention to potential adverse effects of STN-DBS that might be neglected by patients.
- Publication
Acta neurochirurgica, 2006, Vol 148, Issue 8, p895
- ISSN
0001-6268
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00701-006-0795-4