Wilson´s Disease Can Present As Paranoid Schizophrenia And Mania: Two Case Reports
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| Title | Wilson´s Disease Can Present As Paranoid Schizophrenia And Mania: Two Case Reports |
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| Abstract | Objective: This case report highlights Wilson´s disease, a rare genetic disorder involving the liver and brain presenting clinically with psychiatric symptoms as the first manifestation. Method: We present two cases of Wilsonâs disease who had the typical symptoms of Schizophrenia and Bipolar mood disorder (mania) respectively. Results: Wilson disease first presentation of psychiatric diagnosis my obscure the diagnosis who later on turned out to be suffering from Wilsonâs disease. Conclusion: Although such patients are more commonly seen in neurological and hepatological settings, mental health professionals must keep in mind a high level of suspicion, once first presentations may be of psychiatric nature. ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, Vol.12 (2): XX XX. |
| Publisher | ASEAN Federation of Psychiatry and Mental Health (AFPMH) |
| Date | 2011-07-08 |
| Source | ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry Vol 12, No 2 (2011): ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry |