Title of article :
Transient Musical Hallucinations in a Young Adult Male Associated with Alcohol Withdrawal
Author/Authors :
Blackman , Graham Department of Psychosis Studies - Institute of Psychiatry - Psychology and Neuroscience - 16 De Crespigny Park - Camberwell - London, UK , Mannan, Fahmida Department of Psychosis Studies - Institute of Psychiatry - Psychology and Neuroscience - 16 De Crespigny Park - Camberwell - London, UK , Lim, Mao Fong GKT School of Medical Education - King’s College London, UK , David, Anthony UCL Institute of Mental Health - University College London - London, UK
Abstract :
We present the case of a 25-year-old male who presented to A&E with isolated musical hallucinations, in the absence of audiological or neurological disease. e patient had a history of recreational drug use and a family history of psychosis. Hallucinations, which were preceded by discontinuation of alcohol and reinitiation of citalopram for depression, resolved spontaneously aer three days. Aetiological factors are discussed alongside the existing literature. Whilst the underlying mechanisms underpinning musical hallucinations remain elusive, the case illustrates the potential role of alcohol withdrawal, serotonin toxicity, recreational drug use, and genetic vulnerability.
Keywords :
Transient Musical Hallucinations , Young Adult Male Associated , Alcohol Withdrawal
Journal title :
Case Reports in Psychiatry
