Abstract
1. The case is described of a 28-year old male with a diagnosis of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome. 2. Chronic treatment with the atypical neuroleptic risperidone at 4 mg daily has maintained a significant reduction in occurrence of self-mutilation.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Dopamine Antagonists / therapeutic use*
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Humans
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Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome / complications
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Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome / drug therapy*
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Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome / psychology
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Male
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Risperidone / therapeutic use*
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Self Mutilation / drug therapy*
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Self Mutilation / etiology
Substances
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Dopamine Antagonists
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Risperidone