PMHNP Exam Question 576

A 16-year-old male with a diagnosis of ASD is brought to the ER with his care staff from the treatment residence. The patient has a history of severe head trauma from self-injury to his anterior frontal lobe. The patient appears uninhibited and cheerful. The staff describes him as hypersexual with food-seeking behaviors, especially carbohydrates. The patient is non-verbal. Staff members describe him as highly distractible and unable to recognize things that are common to him.
What rare condition should be ruled out based on his symptoms and history of head trauma?
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