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. 2009 Nov 2:3:94.
doi: 10.1186/1752-1947-3-94.

Electroconvulsive therapy-induced mania: a case report

Omer Saatcioglu  1 , Mehmet Guduk
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Electroconvulsive therapy-induced mania: a case report

Omer Saatcioglu et al. J Med Case Rep. .

Abstract

Introduction: Despite its controversial history, electroconvulsive therapy is generally an effective treatment with few serious side effects. One rare but troublesome side effect of electroconvulsive therapy is mania.

Case presentation: A 33-year-old Turkish woman developed mania on three separate occasions after receiving electroconvulsive therapy for severe depressive episodes.

Conclusion: Patients who experience electroconvulsive therapy-related mania should be evaluated for alternative treatments when presenting with severe depression.

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