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Electroconvulsive therapy following pituitary surgery.

R Ries·J Bokan
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A 39-year-old female with a history of three psychotic episodes in 6 months developed Cushingoid features and catatonia. Despite the surgical removal of a pituitary basophil adenoma and treatment with neurleptics, her catatonia worsened. Electroconvulsive therapy provided rapid, life-saving relief for this patient. Patient characteristics are discussed and treatment recommendations provided.

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Adenoma, BasophilAdultAntipsychotic AgentsCatatoniaDepressionElectroconvulsive TherapyFemaleHumansPituitary NeoplasmsPostoperative ComplicationsCase ReportsJournal Article

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R Ries, J Bokan. 1979. Electroconvulsive therapy following pituitary surgery.. https://doi.org/10.1097/00005053-197912000-00011

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