Management of Charles Bonnet Syndrome in the Elderly
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The case of an 82 year old lady who suffered from vivid episodic complex visual pseudohallucination is presented. The alleviation of symptoms with carbamazepine monotherapy is highlighted. Correction of visual defect as another aspect of the management of Charles Bonnet syndrome in elderly patients is recommended.
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دوره 38 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1996