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De novo schizophrenia after liver transplantation: A case report
Ji-Wei Qin1, Jian-Cheng Wu1,2, Hao Zheng1
1Department of Organ Transplantation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Hefei 230000, Anhui Province, China.
Background:
This report describes the development of schizophrenia in a 63-year-old female patient approximately six months after undergoing liver transplantation. The patient exhibited no previous indications of psychiatric conditions and did not have any familial background of schizophrenia.
Case Summary:
This particular case serves as an illustration of the intricate interaction of various elements, such as the liver transplantation process, surgical trauma, intraoperative narcosis, and immunosuppression, which may potentially contribute to the onset of schizophrenia. This report examines the clinical trajectory, diagnostic assessment, and therapeutic strategies employed in this case.
Conclusion:
This report emphasizes the significance of identifying and managing psychiatric issues during the post-transplant phase, highlighting potential underlying mechanisms that may link transplantation-related factors to the onset of schizophrenia.
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