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Late-onset obsessive–compulsive disorder: the role of stressful life events

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 January 2006

Latha Velayudhan  and
Anthony W. Katz
Latha Velayudhan
Affiliation:
South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, London, U.K.
Anthony W. Katz
Affiliation:
Camden and Islington Mental Health and Social Care Trust, London, U.K.
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Abstract

The onset of obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) for the first time in old age is uncommon and has been mostly related to cerebral abnormalities. We report a case of late-onset OCD in a 77-year-old woman following stressful life events but with a normal cerebral structure. The contribution of life events and vulnerability factors on the genesis and the presentation of her illness are discussed in relation to the literature on OCD.

Keywords

OCDlate onsetlife events
Type
Case Reports
Information
International Psychogeriatrics , Volume 18 , Issue 2 , June 2006 , pp. 341 - 344
Copyright
International Psychogeriatric Association 2006

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Written informed consent was obtained for the publication of this case report.