POST-STROKE MANIA – A CASE REPORT

Objective: psychiatric disorders following cerebrovascular accidents are common. post-stroke depression is the most common of these disorders, and post-stroke mania has been reported on rare occasions. methods: we report a case of a 65 year-old elderly male who developed mania secondary to a left sided cerebral infarction in the territory of the middle cerebral artery. discussion: it has been theorized that lesions in the cerebral hemisphere and limbic structures may produce symptoms suggestive of mania. emotional and behavioral disorders after stroke negatively impact rehabilitation, cognition, and long-term recovery. conclusion: post-stroke mania is a rare medical condition that may occur after neurological deficits.