Manic syndrome in AIDS

Am J Psychiatry. 1991 Aug;148(8):1068-70. doi: 10.1176/ajp.148.8.1068.

Abstract

A manic syndrome in eight patients with AIDS is described. On the basis of clinical, neuropsychological, laboratory, magnetic resonance imaging, and epidemiological evidence, the authors suggest that the manic syndrome was secondary to HIV infection. The patients also developed concomitant cognitive impairment.

MeSH terms

  • AIDS Dementia Complex / complications
  • AIDS Dementia Complex / diagnosis*
  • AIDS Dementia Complex / pathology
  • Adult
  • Bipolar Disorder / complications
  • Bipolar Disorder / diagnosis*
  • Bipolar Disorder / pathology
  • Brain / pathology
  • Cognition Disorders / complications
  • Cognition Disorders / diagnosis
  • Gadolinium
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Meninges / pathology
  • Middle Aged
  • Psychological Tests
  • Retrospective Studies

Substances

  • Gadolinium