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What Causes Euphoric Mania Like Episode In An Elderly Cancer Patient?

Elderly patient in the ED. Approximately 75, very energetic, overly happy, wanting to be play like, galloping out of ed room. Family states she is usually low energy and sleepy. Bipolar mental illness doesn t seem quite right, but manic like. And has history of cancer and is a recovering cancer patient. She is currently on Plavix.
posted on Sat, 17 Jun 2017
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I have gone through your question and understand your concern. Possibility of brain involvement due to cancer should be evaluated. Brain MRI and CAR analysis may be required.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Neeraj Kumar
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What Causes Euphoric Mania Like Episode In An Elderly Cancer Patient?

Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concern. Possibility of brain involvement due to cancer should be evaluated. Brain MRI and CAR analysis may be required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Neeraj Kumar