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De novo mania among elderly people
Author(s) -
Charron M.,
Fortin L.,
Paquette I.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
acta psychiatrica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.849
H-Index - 146
eISSN - 1600-0447
pISSN - 0001-690X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0447.1991.tb03184.x
Subject(s) - mania , psychology , psychiatry , gerontology , bipolar disorder , medicine , mood
De novo mania is defined as the occurrence of a first manic episode in a patient with no history of mood disorder, after exclusion of organic etiologies. Although it is believed to be rare in elderly populations, the authors nonetheless report 6 cases encountered over a 2‐year period. The literature regarding mania among elderly people is reviewed, and the authors formulate their recommendations in view of more frequent recognition and better management of these patients.