Depression and adrenal function in spinal cord injury

R G Frank; J H Kashani; S A Wonderlich; A Lising; L R Visot

doi:10.1176/ajp.142.2.252

Depression and adrenal function in spinal cord injury

Am J Psychiatry. 1985 Feb;142(2):252-3. doi: 10.1176/ajp.142.2.252.

Authors

R G Frank, J H Kashani, S A Wonderlich, A Lising, L R Visot

PMID: 3970253
DOI: 10.1176/ajp.142.2.252

Abstract

Of 32 patients with spinal cord injury, 14 had a DSM-III diagnosis of depressive disorder: 12 had major depression (five with melancholia) and two were dysthymic. In those with major depression, a dexamethasone suppression test lacked sensitivity (30%) and specificity (50%).

Publication types

Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Depressive Disorder / diagnosis*
Depressive Disorder / psychology
Dexamethasone*
Humans
Hydrocortisone / blood
Spinal Cord Injuries / psychology*

Substances

Dexamethasone
Hydrocortisone