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Focal iatrogenic peticheae: An unusual post electroconvulsive therapy skin finding

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an established treatment for refractory cases of major depression for over 60 years. There are many widely known and reported side effects of ECT. However, cutaneous changes post-ECT are rarely reported in the peer-reviewed literature. This report illustrates a case of post-ECT changes that consisted of petichiae. This manuscript also discusses the potential pathogenesis behind this presentation.

Source: Dermatology Online Journal

DOI: 10.5070/d30t7127k6

Authors: Mary S McCallister, Ahmad Athar, Rashid M Rashid

Institution: Indiana University School of Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1491817799

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Cited by: 4

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