The neurology of depression. Cognitive and behavioral deficits with focal findings in depression and resolution after electroconvulsive therapy

Arch Neurol. 1985 Mar;42(3):289-91. doi: 10.1001/archneur.1985.04060030111018.

Abstract

Deficits in cognition and behavior have frequently been described in severely depressed patients. Recent reports have drawn attention to focal left-sided neurologic findings occurring in depression. We describe a depressed patient with marked cognitive and behavioral impairment and focal left-sided signs. The depression, mental status deficits, and physical findings all resolved after electroconvulsive therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Behavior
  • Cognition Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Cognition Disorders / psychology
  • Cognition Disorders / therapy
  • Depressive Disorder / diagnosis*
  • Depressive Disorder / psychology
  • Depressive Disorder / therapy
  • Dominance, Cerebral
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged