Normal pressure hydrocephalus and mania symptoms: Case report.

Journal: Radiology case reports

Volume: 18

Issue: 7

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Affiliated Institutions:  Department of Psychiatry, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, Morocco. Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed First University, Oujda , Morocco.

Abstract summary 

Normal pressure hydrocephalus typically presents with a clinical triad of progressively worsening symptoms, including gait disturbance, urinary incontinence, and cognitive deficits. Occasionally, it may also manifest with significant psychiatric symptoms, which can delay early diagnosis and treatment. We present a rare case of chronic hydrocephalus in a 54-year-old patient who initially presented with symptoms of mania, which led to a delay in diagnosis and treatment. Our case highlights the importance of considering organic causes for psychiatric symptoms, especially in older patients. Early diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as hydrocephalus can prevent delays and improve patient outcomes.

Authors & Co-authors:  Lamjoun Meryem M Jelti Adil A Elghazouani Fatima F Barrimi Mohamed M

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Citations :  Adams RD, Fisher CM, Hakim S, Ojemann RG, Sweet WH. Symptomatic occult hydrocephalus with ‘normal’ cerebrospinal-fluid pressure. A treatable syndrome. N Engl J Med. 1965;273:117–126.
Authors :  4
Identifiers
Doi : 10.1016/j.radcr.2023.03.038
SSN : 1930-0433
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Other Terms
Encephalic MRI;Idiopathic chronic hydrocephalus;Normal pressure hydrocephalus;Psychiatric symptoms
Study Design
Case Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
Publication Country
Netherlands