Wilson's disease with catatonic features

A case of Wilson's disease [Hepato-Lenticular Degeneration] in a 14 year old girl, was diagnosed on clinical grounds as Catatonic Schizophrenia. Psychiatric symptoms with motor abnormalities masquerading as Wilson's Syndrome are discussed. A screening test for Wilson's disease in psychiatric patients below the age of 40 presenting with neurological symptoms is strongly recommended