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February 6, 2026Medicinska rec

Challenges in diagnosing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults - underdiagnosed, misdiagnosed, or overdiagnosed: A case report

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Case report highlights difficulties in diagnosing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults, suggesting careful assessment is crucial.

To highlight the challenges in diagnosing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults.
Presenting a case report of a 30-year-old woman with a complex psychiatric history.
Describing her initial diagnoses of depression and borderline personality disorder.
Analyzing her ongoing symptoms of lack of motivation and poor concentration over a decade.
The patient showed partial improvement in symptoms, including impulsivity, after treatment attempts.
Despite improvements, her overall prognosis remains uncertain.
Diagnosis of ADHD in adults poses risks of underdiagnosis, misdiagnosis, and overdiagnosis.

Mehmedović et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Case report highlights difficulties in diagnosing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults, suggesting careful assessment is crucial.