Citation

Howe GB, Srinivasan M. Int. J. Psychiatry Clin. Prac. 1999; 3(4): 293-295.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.3109/13651509909068399

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Cotard's Syndrome is rare and no cases have been reported in pregnancy. We describe a case of a woman in the third trimester who attempted suicide by jumping out of a window, sustaining multiple fractures. Delivery of her baby by Caesarean section and orthopaedic intervention was necessary before electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) could be administered, resulting in a successful outcome for both mother and child.

Language: en

Keywords

adult; article; case report; cesarean section; cotard syndrome; Cotard's syndrome; delusion; depression; dosulepin; electroconvulsive therapy; Electroconvulsive therapy; female; human; Pregnancy; priority journal; Suicide; third trimester pregnancy; treatment outcome