A case report of mental disorder caused by shunt blockage after hydrocephalus surgery
Reporting this case seeks to enhance clinicians' awareness of the psychiatric manifestations of organic brain lesions, expand the differential diagnostic approach for psychiatrists, and improve diagnostic accuracy. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for cautious use of psychiatric medications, appropriate symptomatic management, and timely referral when necessary.
Authors
- Lijin Liu
- Jingjing Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3818-4277)
- Lanying Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2477-4353)
- Wei Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7009-4546)
- Yaping Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4213-2864)
Institutions
- Xuzhou Medical College (CN)
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University (CN)
- Shanghai Mental Health Center (CN)
- Lianyungang Oriental Hospital (CN)
- Shenzhen Pingle Orthopedic Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychiatry
- Published
- 2024-12-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1503993
- Primary Topic
- Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Shanghai Municipal Health Commission