October 2017 By PsychDB.com

Pediatric Illnesses with Neuropsychiatric Symptoms

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

William’s Syndrome

The most common psychiatric disorders found in Williams syndrome (chromosome 7q11.2 deletion) have been reported mainly in children and encompass ADHD in 65%, specific phobia in 43%, and generalized anxiety disorders in up to 24% of cases.[1][2][3]

References

1. Urgeles D, Alonso V, Ramos-Moreno T. Neuropsychiatric and Behavioral Profiles of 2 Adults With Williams Syndrome: Response to Antidepressant Intake. The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders. 2013;15(4)
2. Stinton, Chris, Sarah Elison, and Patricia Howlin. "Mental health problems in adults with Williams syndrome." American journal on intellectual and developmental disabilities 115.1 (2010): 3-18.
3. Leyfer, O. T., Woodruff‐Borden, J., Klein‐Tasman, B. P., Fricke, J. S., & Mervis, C. B. (2006). Prevalence of psychiatric disorders in 4 to 16‐year‐olds with Williams syndrome. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part B: Neuropsychiatric Genetics, 141(6), 615-622.