Consistent dexamethasone suppression test results with mania and depression in bipolar illness

Dexamethasone suppression tests (DSTs) were given to nine bipolar patients in both depressed and manic phases of their illness. In seven patients DST results were consistent between episodes; six patients had positive tests in both depression and mania.

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American journal of psychiatry 1984-10, Vol.141 (10), p.1263-1265
Hauptverfasser:	Godwin, C D, Greenberg, L B, Shukla, S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Bipolar Disorder - blood Bipolar Disorder - diagnosis Depressive Disorder - blood Depressive Disorder - diagnosis Dexamethasone Evaluation Studies as Topic Female Humans Hydrocortisone - blood Male Middle Aged
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Zusammenfassung:	Dexamethasone suppression tests (DSTs) were given to nine bipolar patients in both depressed and manic phases of their illness. In seven patients DST results were consistent between episodes; six patients had positive tests in both depression and mania.
ISSN:	0002-953X 1535-7228
DOI:	10.1176/ajp.141.10.1263