Onset of psychosis following strokes to the cerebellum and thalamus

Clinical studies have suggested that the cerebello –thalamo–cortical circuit could be one of the neural networks contributing to the pathogenesis of psychosis.1–5 However, current reports still remain limited regarding the onset of psychosis in association with structural lesions over both cerebellum and thalamus. Hereon we present the case wh o developed a new-onset psychosis after strokes to the left cerebellum and bilateral thalamus.
Source: Psychosomatics - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Source Type: research