Postpartum Psychosis or Something Else?

Marlee J. Madora, Hallie S. Knopf, Michelle Prakash, Jasmine Kim, Meghana R. Medavaram, Rubiahna L. Vaughn

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Abstract

Psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that affects up to 1 in 500 women postpartum and can result from various etiologies. We present a case vignette and review of the relevant literature to highlight the broad differential diagnosis of postpartum psychosis with atypical features. Recommendations for evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with complex neuropsychiatric symptoms in the postpartum period are discussed. This case of postpartum psychosis with malignant catatonia highlights the role of immunology in the development and treatment of postpartum psychosis and the need for future research to more accurately define the etiology and best tailor treatment.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number22nr03269
JournalPrimary Care Companion to the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
Volume25
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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