Atypical Psychiatric Manifestation of Primary Wilson's Disease: A Case Report

JOURNAL TITLE: Indian Journal of Private Psychiatry

Author
1. Preeti Srinivasa
ISSN
2319-5363
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10067-0096
Volume
16
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2022
Pages
4
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Psychiatry, Spandana Nursing Home, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  • Article keywords
    Bipolar affective disorder, Extrapyramidal side effects, Irritability, Rigidity, Tremors

    Abstract

    Background: Wilson's disease (WD) is an autosomal recessive disorder of copper metabolism. It is associated with ATP7B gene mutations, present on chromosome 13. It is primarily a liver disease, but presentation varies according to copper deposition in various organs. The diagnosis depends on clinical features, Kayser–Fleischer rings, biochemical parameters, radiological findings, liver biopsy, and gene analysis. Case: We report an atypical presentation of WD, where the patient presented with only psychiatric manifestations with two episodes of mania with duration of 3 years to evolve from psychiatric manifestations to neurological and hepatic manifestations of WD. Conclusion: A high index of suspicion is required, and early recognition of atypical presentation and initiation of the treatment can prevent a catastrophic outcome.

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