Schizophrenia-like presentation of neuroacanthocytosis

J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2003 Summer;15(3):378-80. doi: 10.1176/jnp.15.3.378.

Abstract

A rare disorder, neuroacanthocytosis is characterized by chorea, tics, subcortical cognitive impairments, and acanthocytosis. This study presents two men with neuroacanthocytosis who were initially diagnosed with schizophrenia. Findings revealed the intricate relationships between movement disorders and psychosis and the importance of accurate diagnoses.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chorea / diagnosis
  • Chorea / physiopathology*
  • Comorbidity*
  • Diagnostic Errors
  • Family Health
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Movement Disorders / diagnosis
  • Movement Disorders / etiology
  • Schizophrenia / diagnosis
  • Schizophrenia / etiology*