Rediscovering chronic mania

OBJECTIVE This paper presents a case of chronic mania and reviews the diagnosis with respect to its definition and utility. METHOD A case of chronic mania is described. RESULTS Unremitting mania poses a diagnostic and management challenge. CONCLUSION Persistent mania of this duration is rare, but a diagnosis of chronic mania should not be rejected on the basis of chronicity.

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