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Remarkable resolution of an uncommon psychosyndrome: epilepsy-induced remission of Cotard's syndrome

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 June 2014

Kevin Malone  and
John P Malone
Kevin Malone
Affiliation:
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 3811 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, U.S.A.; previously Special Lecturer, University College Dublin, & Registrar, Department of Adult Psychiatry, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin 7
John P Malone
Affiliation:
University College Dublin. Consultant Psychiatrist, Department of Adult Psychiatry, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin 7
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Abstract

A case of Cotard's syndrome which resolved following two grand mal seizures is described. This case illustrates how organic factors can be aetiologically significant in psychiatric disease. It also illustrates the usefulness of convulsive therapy, whether prescribed or occurring via nature, in this rare disorder.

Keywords

Cotard's SyndromeNihilistic DelusionOrganic PsychosyndromeAcute DeliriumElectroconvulsive TherapyEpilepsy
Type
Clinical & Brief Reports
Information
Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine , Volume 9 , Issue 1 , May 1992 , pp. 53 - 54
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1992

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