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[Carbon monoxide poisoning; psychotic depression brought on by a new kitchen].

Authors :
Birkenhäger-Gillesse EG
van der Poel MF
Source :
Tijdschrift voor psychiatrie [Tijdschr Psychiatr] 2008; Vol. 50 (4), pp. 235-9.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Background: An 81-year-old woman was diagnosed with chronic carbon monoxide poisoning. Her symptoms closely resembled those of someone with depression, although some of her symptoms were atypical. Because carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless gas, the cause of her condition remained unclear for several weeks. If psychiatrists are better informed about the affective and neuropsychological symptoms that frequently accompany carbon monoxide poisoning, they should be able to recognise the symptoms sooner. This in turn should lead to a better outcome for the patient.

Details

Language :
Dutch; Flemish
ISSN :
0303-7339
Volume :
50
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Tijdschrift voor psychiatrie
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
18398803