Bipolar disorder and cerebral sarcoidosis

Br J Psychiatry. 1991 Mar:158:410-3. doi: 10.1192/bjp.158.3.410.

Abstract

A 40-year-old man suffered both a short-term memory defect and bipolar mood disorder. It is postulated that both conditions are due to progressive cerebral sarcoidosis affecting the limbic system. The need for early detection and treatment is emphasised.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bipolar Disorder / diagnosis
  • Bipolar Disorder / etiology*
  • Bipolar Disorder / psychology
  • Brain / pathology
  • Brain Diseases / complications*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Neurocognitive Disorders / diagnosis
  • Neurocognitive Disorders / etiology*
  • Neurocognitive Disorders / psychology
  • Neuropsychological Tests
  • Sarcoidosis / complications*