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Table 1 Genetic syndromes may in rare cases manifest in more general child psychiatry presentations

From: Overview: referrals for genetic evaluation from child psychiatrists

Psychiatric presentation

Example of genetic syndrome that may result in this presentation

Anxiety

22q11 deletion [17], Fragile X syndrome [18], Williams syndrome [19]

Acute psychosis

Adrenoleukodystrophy [20], Porphyria [21], Niemann-Pick [21], 22q11 deletion [17]

Conduct disorder/poor judgment/anger

Monoamine oxidase A deficiency [22]

Hyperactivity

Turner syndrome [23], Fragile X syndrome [3]

Depression

Wilson disease [24]