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Encephale ; 12(3): 99-103, 1986.
Article in French | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-3095093

ABSTRACT

Masked depression refers to a concept of a phenomenological state, either endogenous or psychogenic where somatic symptoms replace sadness: Thirty patients were evaluated by RDC (22 endogenous and 8 masked depressions) wherein in the latter dysphoria was replaced by a nonreactive persistent somatic complaint. They were rated on Beck and Hamilton Depression Scales, on Hamilton and Trait-State Anxiety Scales and the NOSIE. All patients presented with insomnia, anorexia, loss of weight, diminished libido and anhedonia. Initial ratings were similar for both diagnostic groups except for a significantly higher agitation factor and lower retardation in masked depression. Although 59.9 percent of the subjects are positive on the dexamethasone test, only 1 masked depression did not suppress secretion of cortisol. After a randomized 30-day drug trial where patients were assigned to Clomipramine or Desipramine, patients in both groups show significant improvement on rating scales but diagnostic group drug treatment interaction exists on anxiety and agitation criteria.


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Depressive Disorder/diagnosis , Psychiatric Status Rating Scales , Adult , Aged , Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic/therapeutic use , Depressive Disorder/blood , Depressive Disorder/drug therapy , Depressive Disorder/psychology , Dexamethasone , Diagnosis, Differential , Female , Humans , Hydrocortisone/blood , Male , Middle Aged , Thyrotropin/blood , Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone
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