OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER AND MULTIPLE-SCLEROSIS - A CASE-REPORT IMPLICATING SEROTONERGIC DYSFUNCTION

被引:3
作者
FREYNE, A [1 ]
SHELLEY, RK [1 ]
机构
[1] ST JOHN GOD HOSP, STILLORGAN, DUBLIN, IRELAND
关键词
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER; MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS; SEROTONERGIC DYSFUNCTION;
D O I
10.1017/S0790966700015998
中图分类号
R749 [精神病学];
学科分类号
100205 ;
摘要
A patient who developed obsessive compulsive disorder within a year of developing multiple sclerosis is described. Possible reasons for an association between these two conditions are discussed. The role of serotonergic pathway dysfunction in obsessive compulsive disorder is also suggested by the pharmacological response in this case.
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页数:2
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