DELIRIUM AFTER CESSATION OF GLUCOCORTICOID THERAPY

被引：19

作者：

CAMPBELL, KM

SCHUBERT, DSP

机构：

[1] METROHEALTH MED CTR,DEPT PSYCHIAT,3395 SCRANTON RD,CLEVELAND,OH 44109

[2] CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIV,SCH MED,DEPT PSYCHIAT,CLEVELAND,OH 44106

来源：

GENERAL HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRY | 1991年 / 13卷 / 04期

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D O I：

10.1016/0163-8343(91)90129-K

中图分类号：

R749 [精神病学];

学科分类号：

100205 ;

摘要：

We report here a case of delirium that occurred after discontinuation of glucocorticoid therapy. Administration of hydrocortisone reversed the mental status changes seen in this patient. We review similar reported cases and discuss the direct actions of glucocorticoids on the brain.

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页码：270 / 272

页数：3

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