JOURNAL ARTICLE

Reports from University Hospital Munster Advance Knowledge in Medical Case Reports (Psychiatric presentation of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease with 9-OPRI mutation in PRNP gene: a case report).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 2282 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on a medical case report detailing the psychiatric presentation of a 42-year-old woman diagnosed with Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker syndrome, a rare autosomal-dominant neurodegenerative disease. The patient exhibited severe psychiatric symptoms, including confusion, agitation, and disorientation, which were initially misdiagnosed. Following pharmacological treatment, her condition improved, but she was readmitted three months later with worsening symptoms. The report emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary approach to manage the complex challenges associated with prion diseases, including individualized care models and addressing the emotional and financial strain on caregivers. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/12, p2282
  • Document Type:Case Study
  • Subject Area:Consumer Health
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:190343389
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