Case Report: Acute Psychiatric Behavioral Disturbance in a Patient with Presenilin 1 Gene Mutation Associated with Familial Alzheimer’s Disease

Abstract Familial Alzheimer’s disease (FAD), often linked to presenilin 1 (PSEN1) mutations, is characterized by an autosomal dominant inheritance and earlier onset compared to sporadic Alzheimer’s disease. We report a 48-year-old female patient diagnosed with early-onset FAD carrying a PSEN1 (p.Met...

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Main Authors: Yong Xia, Xiaoyan Liu, Wenjing Cui, Qianna Zhi, Yuyong Sun
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Language:English
Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare 2025-06-01
Series:Neurology and Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s40120-025-00787-x
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description Abstract Familial Alzheimer’s disease (FAD), often linked to presenilin 1 (PSEN1) mutations, is characterized by an autosomal dominant inheritance and earlier onset compared to sporadic Alzheimer’s disease. We report a 48-year-old female patient diagnosed with early-onset FAD carrying a PSEN1 (p.Met139Leu) mutation, who initially presented with cognitive decline and later developed acute psychotic symptoms. Despite combined antipsychotic and anti-dementia treatment, her cognitive function rapidly deteriorated, resulting in significant functional loss. This case highlights the atypical early psychiatric manifestations of FAD, emphasizing the importance of genetic testing and prompt intervention in younger patients presenting with cognitive and psychiatric symptoms.
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spelling doaj-art-89bd4021edc849e8a061d397a2347dbe2025-08-20T03:42:11ZengAdis, Springer HealthcareNeurology and Therapy2193-82532193-65362025-06-011441729174110.1007/s40120-025-00787-xCase Report: Acute Psychiatric Behavioral Disturbance in a Patient with Presenilin 1 Gene Mutation Associated with Familial Alzheimer’s DiseaseYong Xia0Xiaoyan Liu1Wenjing Cui2Qianna Zhi3Yuyong Sun4Affiliated Mental Health Center & Hangzhou Seventh People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of MedicineAffiliated Mental Health Center & Hangzhou Seventh People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of MedicineAffiliated Mental Health Center & Hangzhou Seventh People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of MedicineAffiliated Mental Health Center & Hangzhou Seventh People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of MedicineAffiliated Mental Health Center & Hangzhou Seventh People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of MedicineAbstract Familial Alzheimer’s disease (FAD), often linked to presenilin 1 (PSEN1) mutations, is characterized by an autosomal dominant inheritance and earlier onset compared to sporadic Alzheimer’s disease. We report a 48-year-old female patient diagnosed with early-onset FAD carrying a PSEN1 (p.Met139Leu) mutation, who initially presented with cognitive decline and later developed acute psychotic symptoms. Despite combined antipsychotic and anti-dementia treatment, her cognitive function rapidly deteriorated, resulting in significant functional loss. This case highlights the atypical early psychiatric manifestations of FAD, emphasizing the importance of genetic testing and prompt intervention in younger patients presenting with cognitive and psychiatric symptoms.https://doi.org/10.1007/s40120-025-00787-xFamilial Alzheimer’s diseasePSEN1GeneMutation
spellingShingle Yong Xia
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Wenjing Cui
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Case Report: Acute Psychiatric Behavioral Disturbance in a Patient with Presenilin 1 Gene Mutation Associated with Familial Alzheimer’s Disease
Neurology and Therapy
Familial Alzheimer’s disease
PSEN1
Gene
Mutation
title Case Report: Acute Psychiatric Behavioral Disturbance in a Patient with Presenilin 1 Gene Mutation Associated with Familial Alzheimer’s Disease
title_full Case Report: Acute Psychiatric Behavioral Disturbance in a Patient with Presenilin 1 Gene Mutation Associated with Familial Alzheimer’s Disease
title_fullStr Case Report: Acute Psychiatric Behavioral Disturbance in a Patient with Presenilin 1 Gene Mutation Associated with Familial Alzheimer’s Disease
title_full_unstemmed Case Report: Acute Psychiatric Behavioral Disturbance in a Patient with Presenilin 1 Gene Mutation Associated with Familial Alzheimer’s Disease
title_short Case Report: Acute Psychiatric Behavioral Disturbance in a Patient with Presenilin 1 Gene Mutation Associated with Familial Alzheimer’s Disease
title_sort case report acute psychiatric behavioral disturbance in a patient with presenilin 1 gene mutation associated with familial alzheimer s disease
topic Familial Alzheimer’s disease
PSEN1
Gene
Mutation
url https://doi.org/10.1007/s40120-025-00787-x
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