PEDRO GOMES DE ALVARENGA
Médico residente do IPq-HC-FMUSP.
MÁRCIA MACEDO SOARES
Médica colaboradora do Projeto de Assistência e Pesquisa em Transtorno Bipolar (PROMAN) do IPq-HC-FMUSP.
CILLY ISSLER
Médica assistente do HC-FMUSP, colaboradora do PROMAN.
FRANCISCO LOTUFO-NETO
Professor associado do Departamento de Psiquiatria da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo.
Abstract:
A clinical case-report is presented to discuss the evolution of the mixed state concept and the limitations faced on its clinical management. It is emphasized the role of electroconvulsive therapy on this case. The following data were obtained by patient and family interview as well as medical notes.
Keywords:Mixed states, mixed mania, ECT.