Retinal Tear Following Low-Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. 2024

Beyazit Garip, and Burcu Buzkan, and Suleyman Demir
Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, Ankara, Turkey.

OBJECTIVE Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a noninvasive form of brain stimulation that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific brain regions. Retina is being investigated whether the retina, which is also known as the brain's window to the outside world, is affected by the treatment. METHODS Magventure X100 device was used for the procedure. The bilateral supplementary motor area was targeted. Procedure protocol: power: 47%, repetitive rate (frequency): 1 Hz, pulses in train duration: 300, intertrain interval (waiting time): 120 seconds, number of trains: 4, total pulses: 1200. Twenty sessions of rTMS were planned for the patient. The patient was informed about the procedure, and her consent was obtained. RESULTS The Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Scale (YBOCS) score before the first session was 31, and the Brown Assessment Beliefs Scale (BABS) score was 5. The patient's YBOCS score after the 15th session was 14, and the BABS score was 0. After the implementation of the 15th session of the patient's treatment, retinal detachment developed in the right eye, and the treatment was terminated. As a result of the eye examination of the patient, it was determined that there was 1 horseshoe rupture and 2 hole-shaped ruptures in the lower half of the left eye. CONCLUSIONS Patients at risk for retinal detachment may require specialized treatment and close monitoring to prevent the condition from worsening. It is important to consult with an ophthalmologist for patients at risk for retinal detachment before TMS application.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D009771 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder An anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, persistent obsessions or compulsions. Obsessions are the intrusive ideas, thoughts, or images that are experienced as senseless or repugnant. Compulsions are repetitive and seemingly purposeful behavior which the individual generally recognizes as senseless and from which the individual does not derive pleasure although it may provide a release from tension. Anankastic Personality,Neurosis, Obsessive-Compulsive,Anankastic Personalities,Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive,Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive,Neuroses, Obsessive-Compulsive,Neurosis, Obsessive Compulsive,Obsessive Compulsive Disorder,Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders,Obsessive-Compulsive Neuroses,Obsessive-Compulsive Neurosis,Personalities, Anankastic,Personality, Anankastic
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D050781 Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation A technique that involves the use of electrical coils on the head to generate a brief magnetic field which reaches the CEREBRAL CORTEX. It is coupled with ELECTROMYOGRAPHY response detection to assess cortical excitability by the threshold required to induce MOTOR EVOKED POTENTIALS. This method is also used for BRAIN MAPPING, to study NEUROPHYSIOLOGY, and as a substitute for ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY for treating DEPRESSION. Induction of SEIZURES limits its clinical usage. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Paired Pulse,Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Repetitive,Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Single Pulse,Magnetic Stimulation, Transcranial,Magnetic Stimulations, Transcranial,Stimulation, Transcranial Magnetic,Stimulations, Transcranial Magnetic,Transcranial Magnetic Stimulations

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