What is it about?
This case report tells the story of a patient with Graves' Disease, the most common cause of hyperthyroidism (when the thyroid gland works more than usual), who had a previous diagnosis of schizophrenia, under treatment for several years, who developed symptoms affective (which do not coexist with the underlying disease presented).
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Why is it important?
A rare condition presented by a patient who was previously schizophrenic, with development of manic symptoms that do not exist in schizophrenia. It is a field that needs much study to clarify how diseases of the thyroid gland can affect the human brain.
Perspectives
The subject in question is interesting from a scientific point of view, as it deals with something that is not learned in the classroom. It's a very interesting, rare case that should be further researched to clarify the underlying mechanisms that would explain how the thyroid can affect the brain and behavior.
M.D. Pablo E. P. Dutra
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
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This page is a summary of: Where does her mood come from? An organic approach to a once functional patient, Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, June 2015, FapUNIFESP (SciELO),
DOI: 10.1590/2237-6089-2014-0053.
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