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ArticleFrontiers in psychiatry2025

Atypical progression of delayed encephalopathy post-carbon monoxide poisoning with fluctuating psychotic symptoms: a case report.

Yunhan Lin, Yan Shao, Xinyu Sun

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Article in Frontiers in psychiatry, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Yunhan LinPeking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing, China.
Yan ShaoPeking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing, China.
Xinyu SunPeking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing, China.

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Objectives: This report details a case of delayed encephalopathy after acute carbon monoxide poisoning (DEACMP), a condition with significant neuropsychiatric sequelae that is often underrecognized. The case is notable for its atypical progression and poor response to conventional treatments, highlighting the need for awareness and novel approaches in managing similar cases. Case report: Mrs. C, a 53-year-old female with a long history of recurrent depression, suffered from severe carbon monoxide poisoning. Despite initial recovery, she exhibited a relapse marked by profound cognitive decline and erratic behaviors such as inappropriate urination and fecal smearing. The diagnostic workup, including MRI and neuropsychological testing, confirmed DEACMP. Various treatments were employed with limited success. Her course of illness underscores the fluctuating nature of her symptoms and the overall decline in her cognitive function. Conclusions: This case underscores the complex clinical management and refractory nature of DEACMP, emphasizing the necessity for comprehensive, individualized treatment approaches. The insights provided here advocate for heightened surveillance during the 'false recovery period' and tailored therapeutic strategies to alleviate symptoms, improve quality of life, and minimize long-term neurological damage in patients suffering from DEACMP.

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carbon monoxide poisoningcase reportcognitive functionDEACMPdelayed encephalopathy after acute carbon monoxide poisoningneuropsychiatric sequelae

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