Abstract
A 27-year-old man positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) presented with severe depressive stupor, peripheral neuropathy, and myelopathy. The onset of psychiatric symptoms, closely followed by neurological symptoms, without other possible somatic etiology suggests that HIV itself might precipitate psychosis. The patient was treated successfully with electroconvulsive therapy. The advantages and risks are discussed.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Journal of ECT |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Pages (from-to) | 232-5 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISSN | 0749-8055 |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 1994 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- AIDS Dementia Complex
- Adult
- Arousal
- Depressive Disorder
- Electroconvulsive Therapy
- Homosexuality, Male
- Humans
- Male
- Neurocognitive Disorders
- Neurologic Examination
- Case Reports
- Journal Article