@article{ref1,
title="Diagnosis and treatment of an obsessive-compulsive disorder following traumatic brain injury: A single case and review of the literature",
journal="Neurocase",
year="2013",
author="Hofer, Helene and Frigerio, Susanna and Frischknecht, Eveline and Gassmann, Daniel and Gutbrod, Klemens and Müri, René M.",
volume="19",
number="4",
pages="390-400",
abstract="A 27-year-old patient with traumatic brain injury and neuropsychiatric symptoms fitting the obsessive-compulsive disorder was investigated. Brain CT-scan revealed left temporal and bilateral fronto-basal parenchymal contusions. Main Outcome Measure was the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale at pre- and post-treatment and at 6 months follow-up. The combination of pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy resulted in lower intensity and frequency of symptoms. Our case illustrates the importance of a detailed diagnostic procedure in order to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions. Further studies are needed to guide the clinician in determining which patients are likely to benefit from a psychotherapeutic intervention in combination with pharmacotherapy.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1355-4794",
doi="10.1080/13554794.2012.690423",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13554794.2012.690423"
}