Citation

McLay RN, Drake A, Santiago PN, Kim CH. Aviat. Space Environ. Med. 2004; 75(2): 175-179.

Affiliation

Mental Health Services, Naval Medical Center San Diego, CA 92134, USA. rnmclay@nmcsd.med.navy.mil

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Aerospace Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

14960056

Abstract

We present a case in which a Naval aviator suffered an unusual sequence of neuropsychiatric symptoms after head trauma. He demonstrated subtle deficits on several measures 1 mo after the trauma. Repeat testing at 8 mo showed apparent recovery, and the patient was cleared to return to flight status. Unbeknownst to medical staff, the patient was still experiencing difficulties. He was found in a severely debilitated state and exhibiting psychotic features 12 mo after his initial trauma. The patient was hospitalized in a psychiatric ward, and with prolonged inpatient and outpatient treatment, he eventually recovered.

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