Medical problems with autoimmune aetiology in a patient with Down's syndrome and learning disabilities

Abstract

This is a case report of a patient with Down's syndrome and moderate learning disabilities presenting with an acute psychotic episode in the context of hyperthyroidism as well as vitiligo and alopecia. Alongside the case history we present a discussion of the relationship between all the medical conditions and a possible autoimmune aetiology. Finally, we stress the need for medical personnel to be vigilant in order to prevent treatable but potentially disabling medical problems in this population.

Citation

Eyeoyibo, M. and Konstantinidou, H. (2007), "Medical problems with autoimmune aetiology in a patient with Down's syndrome and learning disabilities", Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, Vol. 1 No. 1, pp. 45-47. https://doi.org/10.1108/17530180200700011