Two Cases of Erotomania (de Clérambault's Syndrome) in Bipolar Affective Disorder

1987 ◽  
Vol 151 (6) ◽  
pp. 853-855 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen F. Signer ◽  
Richard P. Swinson
Keyword(s):  
Affective Disorder ◽  
Bipolar Affective Disorder ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Female Patients

Two female patients with longstanding bipolar affective disorder demonstrated de Clérambault's paradigm of erotomania during the euthymic phase of their illness. Although a diagnosis of schizophrenia or paranoid disorder is often given, a review of the literature shows that many cases have features of a major affective disorder, probably bipolar affective disorder and its spectrum.

scholarly journals Psychiatric Sequelae of Organophosphorous Poisoning: A Case Study and Review of the Literature

1994 ◽  
Vol 7 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 117-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. H. Bradwell
Keyword(s):  
Affective Disorder ◽  
Organophosphorus Compounds ◽  
Bipolar Affective Disorder ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Farm Worker ◽  
Organic Psychosis ◽  
Clinical Observations ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Psychiatric Sequelae

This is the case of a young farm worker presenting with episodes of acute organic psychosis superimposed on a state of chronic anergy and hypersomnia. It is suggested that he developed an encephalopathic illness presenting with an organic bipolar affective disorder as a result of organophosphate exposure. In proposing this aetiology, an hypothesis is developed which links clinical observations and investigative results with research findings in relation to organophosphorus compounds and neuropharmacology.

The epidemiology of bipolar affective disorder; a review of the literature and introduction to work in progress

2000 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 99-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Lloyd ◽  
P.B. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Affective Disorder ◽  
Epidemiological Study ◽  
Affective Disorders ◽  
Bipolar Affective Disorder ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Epidemiological Research ◽  
Psychological Treatments ◽  
Bipolar Illness ◽  
The Past

ABSTRACTThe past 20 years have seen much research into affective disorders, reflecting advances in both pharmacological and psychological treatments. However, there has been little basic epidemiological research into bipolar illness. This is particularly apparent regarding its basic occurrence and possible epigenetic causes. This presentation will attempt to bring together and integrate the available evidence regarding the basic epidemiology of bipolar disorder, define areas where further research is needed, and outline a large epidemiological study including bipolar affective disorder that has been supported by the Stanley Foundation.

scholarly journals Bipolar Affective Disorder. Clinical Aspects and Comorbidity

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 166-179
Author(s):  
T.V. Dovzhenko ◽  
D.M. Tsarenko ◽  
T.Yu. Yudeeva
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Affective Disorder ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Poor Prognosis ◽  
Bipolar Affective Disorder ◽  
Premature Mortality ◽  
Clinical Aspects ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Negative Prognostic Factor

The review of the literature describes the clinical features of bipolar affective disorder (BAD). Difficulties in diagnosing BAD due to the complex clinical picture that cause untimely diagnosis and the formation of an unfavorable course of the disease are examined in detail. The data on mental disorders it is necessary to differentiate BAD from are presented. The characteristics of the course of BAD are described in detail, including unfavorable forms and mixed bipolar conditions, which are difficult to diagnose and treat, and present a negative prognostic factor. The data on the deterioration of the cognitive abilities of patients with an increase in the number of episodes of BAD, which can occur even during euthymy, are considered. Particular attention is paid to the consideration of forms of mental and somatic pathology, comorbid BAD associated with a decrease in the quality of life, poor prognosis, increased disability, and premature mortality.

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