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September 23, 2021

The diagnosis of hypoactive delirium versus catatonia versus encephalopathy can be challenging. Here, read about a patient with metronidazole-induced leukoencephalopathy whose diagnosis was delayed due to the assumption his...
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September 23, 2021

During times of stress, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, there is often a surge in substance use. Here, read about a patient with a history of hallucinogen use disorder...
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September 23, 2021

Psychostimulants are an FDA-approved treatment for ADHD. Secondary Raynaud’s phenomenon is a rare but distressing adverse effect of stimulants. Read this informative case report to find out more.
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September 16, 2021

Ekbom syndrome, or delusional parasitosis, is a rare disorder in which patients believe that their body, mainly the skin, is infested by small organisms or bugs. Here, the authors...
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September 2, 2021

Here, read about the case of a child with metabolic-prone essential autism spectrum disorder and mild intellectual disability with a severe behavioral component that responded to low-dose sulpiride.
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August 26, 2021

This case highlights the unspecific presentation of Marchiafava-Bignami disease, its challenging diagnosis, and how a high-dose course of parenteral thiamine might be required to achieve clinical improvement.
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August 19, 2021

Here, read about a patient with bipolar disorder who was maintained on lithium, but changes in the salt content of her food when she was in the hospital resulted...
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August 19, 2021

Although schizophrenia can begin at any stage of life, its usual onset is between 15 and 54 years. However, a considerable minority of patients first present psychiatric symptoms in...
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August 12, 2021

Here, read about a case of pathological regression with infantile speech that improved with methylphenidate.
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August 12, 2021

Here, read about a patient who presented to the emergency department with acute onset of confusion, visual distortions, derealization, and worsening symptoms of anxiety. Could nutritional supplements containing Uncaria...
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August 5, 2021

Huntington’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder inheritable in an autosomal dominant fashion. Although not very common, psychosis can potentially precede the motor manifestation of the disease. Read this...
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July 29, 2021

Psychodermatology is an emerging area in dermatology that involves the complex interaction of the skin and mind. Here, read about a case of a 14-year-old boy with dermatitis neglecta...
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July 22, 2021

In this case report, the authors describe the management of a patient with bipolar disorder with comorbid secondary adrenal insufficiency. Read on to find out more.
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July 22, 2021

Here, the authors present a case of catatonia that failed treatment with several antipsychotics, resulting in the development of neuroleptic malignant syndrome and rhabdomyolysis. Read on to find out...
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July 15, 2021

Shared delusional disorder is a rare condition wherein a similar delusion system is shared by 2 or more patients in a close and often long-term relationship. Here, read about...
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July 15, 2021

Reports of aripiprazole-induced skin reactions are sparse. Here, the authors report the case of a patient in a manic episode treated with aripiprazole who experienced a skin rash reaction...
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July 8, 2021

A “helicopter parent” is a parent overtly involved in the life of their child. This report describes a 19-year-old transgender woman who identified helicopter parenting as an underlying reason...
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July 1, 2021

Steroid treatment, an important part of the COVID-19 management protocol, carries a significant risk of precipitating psychiatric symptoms including mania. Here, read about a depressed woman who had a...
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July 1, 2021

This report describes the case of a 4-year-old boy with behaviors consistent with pica. Read on to find out more about this interesting case.
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June 24, 2021

Diarrhea is a common side effect of divalproex sodium. Here, the authors present a geriatric case of divalproex sodium causing a high output despite numerous pharmacologic interventions.
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June 24, 2021

In this report, the authors present a case of suspected delirious mania in an elderly patient who initially deteriorated with traditional treatment for delirium and mania and then improved...
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June 17, 2021

Pyrexia of unknown origin can be due to infectious, inflammatory, neoplastic, or other causes. Here, the authors report a case of pyrexia of unknown origin, in the context of...
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June 10, 2021

A patient presents with blurry vision for the past 6 months, decreased near vision in the left eye, and unilateral headaches. What should be in the list of differential...
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June 10, 2021

When there is suspicion for neuroleptic malignant syndrome, prompt medical therapy and discontinuation of the offending agent are crucial. This report presents an atypical case of this potentially fatal...
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