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Wilson's disease with psychiatric symptoms: a case report
Nguyen Van Tuan1,2, Tran Nguyen Ngoc3,4, Nguyen Thuy Hang1,2
1Department of Psychiatry, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi Medical University, No. 1 Ton That Tung Str., Hanoi, 100000, Vietnam.
Background:
Wilson's disease is a copper metabolic disorder defined by the body's accumulation of copper, which inhibits its excretion and initially manifests as liver and neurological symptoms. The patient reported herein showed only psychiatric symptoms and was diagnosed in the latter stages without typical Wilson's disease symptoms. The case underscores the complexity of diagnosing Wilson's disease, emphasizing the significant challenges regarding early detection and treatment efficacy.
Case Presentation:
We report the case of a 20-year-old Vietnamese male with Wilson's disease. The initial manifestations in the patient reported herein include psychiatric symptoms such as mood fluctuations, anger, irritation, impulsivity, emotional eruptions, weariness, and sleep disorders. The patient exhibited no symptoms of Wilson's disease as documented and was diagnosed solely via DNA sequencing, resulting in serious complications and an unfavorable prognosis.
Conclusions:
This case underscores the complexity of Wilson's disease symptoms. Early identification and effective therapy are crucial for enhancing patient outcomes.
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