Bipolar disorder and multiple sclerosis: A case series.

CONCLUSIONS: MRI lesions suggest the possible implication of local MS-related brain damage in development of pure "psychiatric fits" in MS. Genetic susceptibility is another hypothesis for this association. We have noticed that interferon beta treatments were well tolerated while high dose corticosteroids may induce manic fits.
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Source: Behavioural Neurology - September 12, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Sidhom Y, Djebara MB, Hizem Y, Abdelkefi I, Kacem I, Gargouri A, Gouider R Tags: Behav Neurol Source Type: research