Psychotic depression induced by Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome (OSAS): a case reported

Authors

  • María C. Velasco-Rey Family and Community Medicine Specialist Hospital de La Línea (Cádiz) Servicio Andaluz de Salud (S.A.S.)
  • María I. Gutiérrez-López Clinical Psychologist Mental Health Center Cangas del Narcea Servicio de Salud del Principado de Asturias (S.E.S.P.A.)
  • María Sánchez-Muñoz Clinical Psychologist Mental Health Center of Lorca, Murcia Servicio Murciano de Salud
  • Alejandra Trujillo-Borrego Clinical Psychologist Health Area of Campo de Gibraltar (Cádiz) Servicio Andaluz de Salud (S.A.S.)
  • Luis Sánchez-Bonome Staff Psychiatrist Hospital de La Línea (Cádiz) Servicio Andaluz de Salud (S.A.S.)

Keywords:

Sleep apnoea, Psychotic symptoms, Affective disorder

Abstract

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) is a sleep disorder that is frequently associated with a large variety of conditions, such as hypertension, cardiovascular, neuropsychological or metabolic diseases. The most common and prominent symptoms of apnea is excessive diurnal drowsiness, as well asin addition to alterations of the memory and concentration, irritability, headache, and depression, among others. To date, no known studies have related OSAS with another type of more serious psychiatric disorder, such as psychotic symptoms. The case of a 51-yearold man who was diagnosed of SAOS after presenting psychotic and affective symptoms that did not respond to any medication is presentedreported. The treatment resulted in complete remission of the psychiatric symptoms mentioned.

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Published

2012-01-01

How to Cite

Velasco-Rey, María C., et al. “Psychotic Depression Induced by Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome (OSAS): A Case Reported”. Actas Españolas De Psiquiatría, vol. 40, no. 1, Jan. 2012, pp. 43-45, https://actaspsiquiatria.es/index.php/actas/article/view/559.

Issue

Vol. 40 No. 1 (2012)

Section

Clinical Note