Exploring suicidal attempts in a rare case of Klinefelter syndrome comorbid with autism spectrum disorder: Unveiling the underdiagnosed nexus and noble intervention of electroconvulsive therapy

Klinefelter syndrome (KS) is a rare genetic disorder that may present concomitantly with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This case report details the unique clinical presentation of a 24-year-old male diagnosed with both KS and ASD, characterized by a series of multiple suicidal attempts. This case...

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Main Authors: Hijaz Ridzwan, Khadijah Ariff, Afidatul Hanim Abdul Razak, Tengku Mohd Saifuddin Tengku Kamarulbahri
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Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-11-01
Series:Archives of Mental Health
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/amh.amh_7_24
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description Klinefelter syndrome (KS) is a rare genetic disorder that may present concomitantly with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This case report details the unique clinical presentation of a 24-year-old male diagnosed with both KS and ASD, characterized by a series of multiple suicidal attempts. This case sheds light on the underdiagnosed nature of KS, emphasizing the intricate interplay between hereditary variables and mental vulnerability. Notably, the patient’s clinical trajectory took an unexpected turn with the successful application of electroconvulsive therapy, suggesting a promising intervention for individuals facing similar challenges. This report contributes to the growing body of literature on the intersectionality of genetic conditions and psychiatric disorders, highlighting the importance of recognizing and addressing these complexities in clinical practice.
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spelling doaj-art-493ea5e0b77f4f36a23e33c0ea5c92e02024-12-06T05:39:47ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsArchives of Mental Health2589-91712589-918X2024-11-0125217217310.4103/amh.amh_7_24Exploring suicidal attempts in a rare case of Klinefelter syndrome comorbid with autism spectrum disorder: Unveiling the underdiagnosed nexus and noble intervention of electroconvulsive therapyHijaz RidzwanKhadijah AriffAfidatul Hanim Abdul RazakTengku Mohd Saifuddin Tengku KamarulbahriKlinefelter syndrome (KS) is a rare genetic disorder that may present concomitantly with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This case report details the unique clinical presentation of a 24-year-old male diagnosed with both KS and ASD, characterized by a series of multiple suicidal attempts. This case sheds light on the underdiagnosed nature of KS, emphasizing the intricate interplay between hereditary variables and mental vulnerability. Notably, the patient’s clinical trajectory took an unexpected turn with the successful application of electroconvulsive therapy, suggesting a promising intervention for individuals facing similar challenges. This report contributes to the growing body of literature on the intersectionality of genetic conditions and psychiatric disorders, highlighting the importance of recognizing and addressing these complexities in clinical practice.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/amh.amh_7_24autism spectrum disorderelectroconvulsive therapyklinefelter syndromesuicide
spellingShingle Hijaz Ridzwan
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Afidatul Hanim Abdul Razak
Tengku Mohd Saifuddin Tengku Kamarulbahri
Exploring suicidal attempts in a rare case of Klinefelter syndrome comorbid with autism spectrum disorder: Unveiling the underdiagnosed nexus and noble intervention of electroconvulsive therapy
Archives of Mental Health
autism spectrum disorder
electroconvulsive therapy
klinefelter syndrome
suicide
title Exploring suicidal attempts in a rare case of Klinefelter syndrome comorbid with autism spectrum disorder: Unveiling the underdiagnosed nexus and noble intervention of electroconvulsive therapy
title_full Exploring suicidal attempts in a rare case of Klinefelter syndrome comorbid with autism spectrum disorder: Unveiling the underdiagnosed nexus and noble intervention of electroconvulsive therapy
title_fullStr Exploring suicidal attempts in a rare case of Klinefelter syndrome comorbid with autism spectrum disorder: Unveiling the underdiagnosed nexus and noble intervention of electroconvulsive therapy
title_full_unstemmed Exploring suicidal attempts in a rare case of Klinefelter syndrome comorbid with autism spectrum disorder: Unveiling the underdiagnosed nexus and noble intervention of electroconvulsive therapy
title_short Exploring suicidal attempts in a rare case of Klinefelter syndrome comorbid with autism spectrum disorder: Unveiling the underdiagnosed nexus and noble intervention of electroconvulsive therapy
title_sort exploring suicidal attempts in a rare case of klinefelter syndrome comorbid with autism spectrum disorder unveiling the underdiagnosed nexus and noble intervention of electroconvulsive therapy
topic autism spectrum disorder
electroconvulsive therapy
klinefelter syndrome
suicide
url https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/amh.amh_7_24
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