A Case of Septum Pellucidum Agenesis in a Patient with Psychotic Symptoms. (8th January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kilpatrick, Alexander; Azizi, Heela; Jay, Joshua; Canale, Cecilia; Balkenbush, Jeffrey; Cardoso, Filipa; Kalbouneh, Hashem; Khan, Tasmia; Kim, Isaac; Kahn, Alexa; Saad, Paul; Nuthalapati, Deepa; Bhatti, Saravjit; Mejia, Mayra; Jolayemi, Ayodeji
• Other Names: Dell'Osso Liliana Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in psychiatry. Volume 2020(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-01-08
• Subjects: Psychiatry -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Mental Disorders; Psychiatry; Psychiatry; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.89
• DOI: 10.1155/2020/8935986
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-682X

Abstract

Abstract : Agenesis of the septum pellucidum is a rare congenital defect that has been associated with psychiatric disorders, cognitive deficits, learning disabilities, seizures, and neuropsychiatric disturbances. We present the case of a patient with partial agenesis of the septum pellucidum who exhibits disorganized behavior and paranoid and persecutory delusions. We add to the literature of incidental neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients with partial agenesis of the septum pellucidum which is an area that requires further exploration and study. We discuss the implications of these findings in light of previous literature findings.