Steroid-responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis presenting with a postpartum psychosis DOI
Tânia Silva, Sofia Ferreira,

P. Sá Esteves

et al.

BMJ Case Reports, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 15(3), P. e246199 - e246199

Published: March 1, 2022

Steroid-responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis (SREAT) is a rare condition characterised by neuropsychiatric symptoms, presence of antithyroid antibodies and significant response to steroid therapy. Postpartum psychosis (PP), although having low prevalence, psychiatrical emergency potentially serious impact in the mother children. PP has an atypical presentation when compared affective or psychotic episodes unrelated pregnancy. Autoimmune dysfunction frequent postpartum period closely related PP. We report case primiparous woman her 20s who did not respond initial treatment antipsychotics. After reassessment, SREAT was considered differential diagnosis. Neuropsychiatric symptoms improved dramatically after 72 hours high-dose steroids patient discharged 16 days. In women PP, cause must be ruled out before assuming psychiatry aetiology.

Language: Английский

Postpartum Psychosis: A Preventable Psychiatric Emergency DOI

Ramanpreet Toor,

Michelle L. Wiese,

Carmen Croicu

et al.

FOCUS The Journal of Lifelong Learning in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 22(1), P. 44 - 52

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Postpartum psychosis is the most severe psychiatric disorder associated with childbirth. Although rare, it considered a emergency that warrants immediate medical attention and inpatient care to ensure safety, complete diagnostic evaluation, treatment initiation. This article describes phenomenology of postpartum psychosis, clinical guidelines, prevention strategies.

Language: Английский

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1
Perinatal Depression Treatment Guidelines for Obstetric Providers DOI

Nina E. Higgins,

Marquette J. Rose,

Tamara J. Gardner

et al.

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 50(3), P. 589 - 607

Published: May 8, 2023

Language: Английский

Citations

3
The lived experiences of individuals with postpartum psychosis: A qualitative analysis DOI
Rachel Vanderkruik, Lauren A Kobylski,

Madison M. Dunk

et al.

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 348, P. 367 - 377

Published: Dec. 29, 2023

Language: Английский

Citations

3
Outcomes at the Motherhood Center: A Comparison of Virtual and On-Site Versions of a Specialized Perinatal Partial Hospitalization Program DOI

Jeana DeMairo,

Liza Rimsky,

Ada Moses

et al.

Maternal and Child Health Journal, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 28(5), P. 828 - 835

Published: Nov. 15, 2023

Language: Английский

Citations

2
Steroid-responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis presenting with a postpartum psychosis DOI
Tânia Silva, Sofia Ferreira,

P. Sá Esteves

et al.

BMJ Case Reports, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 15(3), P. e246199 - e246199

Published: March 1, 2022

Steroid-responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis (SREAT) is a rare condition characterised by neuropsychiatric symptoms, presence of antithyroid antibodies and significant response to steroid therapy. Postpartum psychosis (PP), although having low prevalence, psychiatrical emergency potentially serious impact in the mother children. PP has an atypical presentation when compared affective or psychotic episodes unrelated pregnancy. Autoimmune dysfunction frequent postpartum period closely related PP. We report case primiparous woman her 20s who did not respond initial treatment antipsychotics. After reassessment, SREAT was considered differential diagnosis. Neuropsychiatric symptoms improved dramatically after 72 hours high-dose steroids patient discharged 16 days. In women PP, cause must be ruled out before assuming psychiatry aetiology.

Language: Английский

Citations

4