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| Title |
Temporary loss of moral behavior in a patient undergoing chemotherapy with cisplatin - breaking bad
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| Published in |
BMC Psychiatry, February 2015
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| DOI | 10.1186/s12888-015-0386-0 |
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| Authors |
Kristian Barlinn, Hans Lehrach, Timo Siepmann, David Braeuer, Ulrich Buntrock, Norbert Sassim |
| Abstract |
BackgroundBehavioral disturbances following chemotherapy with cisplatin are rare. Here, we report a patient with temporary loss of moral behavior in the setting of cisplatin-based chemotherapy for treatment of tonsillar cancer.Case presentationA 66-year-old Caucasian male with no psychiatric or violent history was started on chemotherapy with cisplatin for treatment of tonsillar cancer. During the following weeks, the patient developed profound personality changes involving volatile emotions and impulsive aggression with verbal and physical assaults on others. Admitted to the hospital, the patient lacked any awareness that his behavior was wrong. Chemotherapy was discontinued and the patient was prescribed risperidone. Aside from mild cognitive impairment, comprehensive neuropsychological, neuroradiological and lab testing were unremarkable. Three weeks following cessation of chemotherapy, the patient had recovered to his original mental state and he was completely aware of his wrongdoing and social misconduct.ConclusionSince neurotoxic effects of chemotherapeutics on the brain are not yet sufficiently elucidated, our case emphasizes that early signs of behavioral abnormalities in patients receiving chemotherapy should trigger comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and ongoing monitoring of the patients¿ mental state. |
X Demographics
The data shown below were collected from the profiles of 35 X users who shared this research output. Click here to find out more about how the information was compiled.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 6 | 17% |
| United States | 4 | 11% |
| Sweden | 2 | 6% |
| Australia | 2 | 6% |
| Congo, The Democratic Republic of the | 1 | 3% |
| Finland | 1 | 3% |
| Denmark | 1 | 3% |
| Kyrgyzstan | 1 | 3% |
| Unknown | 17 | 49% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 26 | 74% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 5 | 14% |
| Scientists | 4 | 11% |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 59 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1 | 2% |
| Unknown | 58 | 98% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
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| Professor > Associate Professor | 8 | 14% |
| Student > Master | 8 | 14% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 7 | 12% |
| Student > Bachelor | 7 | 12% |
| Researcher | 5 | 8% |
| Other | 12 | 20% |
| Unknown | 12 | 20% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 12 | 20% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 9 | 15% |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 7 | 12% |
| Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | 6 | 10% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 5 | 8% |
| Other | 8 | 14% |
| Unknown | 12 | 20% |
Attention Score in Context
This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 25. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 06 April 2015.
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