The treatment of depression with ECT in the presence of brain tumor

1 December 1975

journal article
case report
Published by American Psychiatric Association Publishing in American Journal of Psychiatry

Vol. 132 (12) , 1320-1321
https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.132.12.1320

Abstract

Traditionally, the presence of brain tumor has been considered an absolute contraindication to the use of electroconvulsive therapy. In selected cases, however, this procedure may be beneficial and at times even lifesaving. The authors point to the need for an eclectic approach to treatment, given the current state of psychiatric knowledge.

Keywords

DEPRESSION
BRAIN TUMOR
KNOWLEDGE
ECLECTIC APPROACH
AUTHORS POINT
TUMOR TRADITIONALLY
ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATION
ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY

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