Hypomanic episode as a first presentation of a large B-cell lymphoma

Rik H. G. Olde Engberink, Marion C. J. Knippels, Evelien Pijpers

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Abstract

This case report describes a cachectic patient with a first hypomanic episode, hypercortisolism and a newly diagnosed large B-cell lymphoma. Hypercortisolism, causing the manic symptoms, may be explained due to low leptin levels as a result of cancer cachexia and fasting. Patients with cancer frequently have psychiatric complications, but manic symptoms are rare. To our knowledge, this is the first report of a patient with a lymphoma presenting with manic symptoms without any cerebral abnormalities
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)318-320
JournalJapanese journal of clinical oncology
Volume43
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes

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