Late-Onset Startle Syndrome and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Late-Onset Startle Syndrome and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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A case of late onset sporadic startle syndrome in a patient with a right posterior fossa brain tumour is reported.The exaggerated startle response did hermit crab ornaments not respond to treatment with clonazepam.In addition usc gamecocks online to anxiety and depression, the patient developed obsessive- compulsive symptoms which responded to behavioural therapy.The possible mechanisms for this unique pattern of symptoms are discussed.