Rapid cycling bipolar affective disorder and recurrent strokes secondary to high blood homocysteine

Mahmoud A. Awara; Shazia Zahid; Manal O. Elnenaei

doi:10.3109/09638237.2012.670884

Rapid cycling bipolar affective disorder and recurrent strokes secondary to high blood homocysteine

Mahmoud A. Awara, Shazia Zahid, Manal O. Elnenaei

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Abstract

Introduction: The interface between psychiatric disorders and organicity has been a matter for contentious debate.

Aim: To report an interesting clinical case of moderate homocystinuria presenting with significant psychiatric and neurological deficits.

Method: A case report highlighting the impact of homocystinuria on producing intractable rapid cycling bipolar affective disorder.

Discussion: Homocystinuria is a frequently missed cause for treatment-resistant bipolar affective disorder.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	276-279
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of Mental Health
Volume	23
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3109/09638237.2012.670884
Publication status	Published - Oct 1 2014
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Homocystinuria
bipolar affective disorder
recurrent strokes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Psychiatry and Mental health

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Rapid cycling bipolar affective disorder and recurrent strokes secondary to high blood homocysteine

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