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

J Ment Health. 2014 Oct;23(5):276-9. doi: 10.3109/09638237.2012.670884. Epub 2012 May 1.

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.

Keywords: bipolar affective disorder; homocystinuria; recurrent strokes.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bipolar Disorder / blood*
  • Bipolar Disorder / complications*
  • Depression / complications
  • Homocysteine / blood*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Stroke / complications*
  • Stroke / psychology

Substances

  • Homocysteine