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New-onset depressive symptoms in a chronic case of obsessive-compulsive disorder in elderly – Case report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is often comorbid with various other conditions, some of which present later in the course. Therefore, a thorough evaluation of such new symptoms is necessary for overall management. Here we present a case report of a chronic case of OCD presenting with new-onset depressive symptoms in an elderly, finally diagnosed as a case of a brain tumor. Sudden and late onset obsessive–compulsive symptoms in patients with brain tumors have been described in the past, and this case highlights the need for neuroimaging in cases of OCD with new-onset depressive symptoms, particularly in the elderly.

Source: Future Health

DOI: 10.25259/fh_69_2025

Authors: Akash Kumar, Namrata Bhardwaj, Bhavika Rai, Jitendra Rohilla

Institutions: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh

Language: English

Topic: Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7128815555