Tinnitus as a symptom of psychotic depression successfully treated with electroconvulsive therapy

J ECT. 2011 Mar;27(1):e7-8. doi: 10.1097/YCT.0b013e3181dbf5ca.

Abstract

We present the case of a 51-year-old woman with recurrent major depression with psychotic features including severe tinnitus. Her tinnitus resolved with successful treatment of her depressive episode with electroconvulsive therapy. We review the literature on electroconvulsive therapy and tinnitus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Electroconvulsive Therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Psychotic Disorders / complications*
  • Psychotic Disorders / therapy*
  • Tinnitus / etiology*
  • Tinnitus / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome