Isolated Cerebellar Stroke Masquerades as Depression
Objective: There are numerous reports on neurological conditions masquerading as psychiatric disorders. However, cerebellar stroke is not established as one of it. The 2 case reports will highlight that this masquerade is possible and the physician's high index of suspicion is the key to accu...
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| author | Othman, Zahiruddin Misron, Siti Nor Fadhlina Azizan, Mohammad Nabhan Khalil |
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| description | Objective: There are numerous reports on neurological conditions masquerading as psychiatric disorders. However, cerebellar
stroke is not established as one of it. The 2 case reports will highlight that this masquerade is possible and the physician's
high index of suspicion is the key to accurate diagnosis.
Results: The case reports illustrated how a cerebellar stroke could be misdiagnosed as a depression due to its presenting
symptoms of vertigo. The rarity of cerebellar stroke itself already posed a challenge for the physician to detect it but the mimicking
of depression was the ultimate obstacle.
Conclusion: The acute onset strongly suggests an organic cause. It is important to ascertain depression through depressive
mood, and not by behavioral changes alone. Correct diagnosis of cerebellar stroke is of paramount importance so that early
intervention can be delivered to the patient. |
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| spelling | usm-453002019-08-26T08:21:45Z http://eprints.usm.my/45300/ Isolated Cerebellar Stroke Masquerades as Depression Othman, Zahiruddin Misron, Siti Nor Fadhlina Azizan, Mohammad Nabhan Khalil RC0321 Neuroscience. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry Objective: There are numerous reports on neurological conditions masquerading as psychiatric disorders. However, cerebellar stroke is not established as one of it. The 2 case reports will highlight that this masquerade is possible and the physician's high index of suspicion is the key to accurate diagnosis. Results: The case reports illustrated how a cerebellar stroke could be misdiagnosed as a depression due to its presenting symptoms of vertigo. The rarity of cerebellar stroke itself already posed a challenge for the physician to detect it but the mimicking of depression was the ultimate obstacle. Conclusion: The acute onset strongly suggests an organic cause. It is important to ascertain depression through depressive mood, and not by behavioral changes alone. Correct diagnosis of cerebellar stroke is of paramount importance so that early intervention can be delivered to the patient. Japan International Cultural Exchange Foundation 2018-08 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.usm.my/45300/1/222-13Othman.pdf Othman, Zahiruddin and Misron, Siti Nor Fadhlina and Azizan, Mohammad Nabhan Khalil (2018) Isolated Cerebellar Stroke Masquerades as Depression. International Medical Journal, 25 (4). pp. 222-223. ISSN 1341-2051 http://www.seronjihou.co.jp/IMJ/backnumber-IMJ.html |
| spellingShingle | RC0321 Neuroscience. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry Othman, Zahiruddin Misron, Siti Nor Fadhlina Azizan, Mohammad Nabhan Khalil Isolated Cerebellar Stroke Masquerades as Depression |
| title | Isolated Cerebellar Stroke Masquerades as Depression |
| title_full | Isolated Cerebellar Stroke Masquerades as Depression |
| title_fullStr | Isolated Cerebellar Stroke Masquerades as Depression |
| title_full_unstemmed | Isolated Cerebellar Stroke Masquerades as Depression |
| title_short | Isolated Cerebellar Stroke Masquerades as Depression |
| title_sort | isolated cerebellar stroke masquerades as depression |
| topic | RC0321 Neuroscience. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry |
| url | http://eprints.usm.my/45300/ http://eprints.usm.my/45300/ http://eprints.usm.my/45300/1/222-13Othman.pdf |