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Motor stereotypies, Dhat syndrome, and gaming disorder: A masquerading presentation of Wilson's disease
Raja Babu Ramawat1, Omar Afroz1, Romil Saini2
1Senior Resident, Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India.
Abstract:
Wilson's disease, a rare genetic disorder caused by ATP7B gene mutations, disrupts copper metabolism, often presenting with psychiatric symptoms in 20-30% of cases before diagnosis. Diagnostic challenges arise owing to non-specific symptoms, leading to potential misdiagnosis. Dhat syndrome, a culture-bound syndrome prevalent in the Indian subcontinent, involves distress over perceived semen loss and, thus, the loss of vitality. We report a case of a young male with dhat syndrome, asymmetrical hand movements, behavioural changes, and gaming disorder who, after long being treated for functional neurological disorder, was later diagnosed with Wilson's disease after a comprehensive evaluation.
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