A Twist of Fate: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Leading to Organic Personality Disorder- A Case Report

Author(s): Dr. Nandish M, Dr. Mohit Agrawal, Dr. Ankit Singal, Dr. Shilpa Mandal, Dr. Surender Sharma, Dr Sukriti Pruthi

Organic Personality Disorder (OPD) is a neuropsychiatric condition characterized by significant personality and behavioral changes due to brain injury or dysfunction. While OPD is commonly associated with moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), this case report presents a unique instance of OPD manifesting a decade after a mild TBI. The patient's initial recovery was uneventful, with no neurological deficits; however, ten years post-injury, she exhibited marked personality changes. Comprehensive evaluations, including neuroimaging, revealed no structural abnormalities. This case underscores the necessity for long-term monitoring of patients with mild TBI, as delayed psychiatric manifestations like OPD can occur even after an extended period of apparent recovery.