Williams-Beuren Syndrome: Manifestation with Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder and Voiding Dysfunction with Kidney Anomalies; Good Response to Ritalin
Journal of Pediatric Nephrology,
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2015),
,
Page 113-115
https://doi.org/10.22037/jpn.v3i3.8850
Abstract
Williams-Beuren syndrome is a rare neurodevelopmental disease, in which mental retardation is common with this submicroscopic chromosomal deletion genetically disease.
We reported a boy with Williams-Beuren syndrome and highlighted the clinical characteristics and response to treatment with Ritaline of such an individual with ADHD and voiding dysfunction.
The patient was a six year-old boy with typical presentation of WBS and some psychiatric problems referred because of hyperactivity symptom and attention deficit.
Children with mental retardation and WBS have a comorbidity of psychiatric disorders and kidney anomalies.
Williams-Beuren syndrome can present with hyperactivity and Ritalin can improve some symptoms and voiding dysfunction.
Keywords: Williams-Beuren Syndrome; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Ritalin; Methylphenidate.How to Cite
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