A Case of Probable Bipolar VI Disorder?

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Sir: The presence of mania is more prominent in dementia than in other neuropsychiatric disorders or chronic illnesses.^1,2 The profile of delirium and delusions in the course of dementia was reported to be different from that seen in schizophrenia.³ Debates on the definition of "psychosis related to Alzheimer’s disease" as a new phenomenon are ongoing, and Akiskal and colleagues⁴ recently proposed the use of the term bipolar VI disorder for patients who present with cognitive impairment and mood symptoms.’ ‹