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1580882

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
1992-6-11
pubmed:abstractText
It remains a matter of conjecture as to whether a schizophrenia-like syndrome commencing in old age differs from the early-onset disorder in any substantial way. This article reviews both the historical background to the concept of defining paraphrenia as a distinct entity, as well as the current controversies concerning whether it should remain a separate entity: the latter is important as paraphrenia has not been included in the DSM III-R and ICD 10 classification systems. Clinical parameters and aetiological factors relevant to an understanding of the syndrome are discussed under the rubrics of descriptive and construct validity. Of particular importance are the role of cerebral organic factors and the pathoplastic effect of the ageing process and how both interface with the development of psychotic symptoms. Whilst the course of this syndrome has been considered relatively benign, outcome studies have yet to establish consistent features that provide a basis to determine predictive validity.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Mar
pubmed:issn
0004-8674
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
26
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
18-29
pubmed:dateRevised
2009-11-11
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1992
pubmed:articleTitle
The diagnostic validity of paraphrenia.
pubmed:affiliation
Royal Park Hospital, Parkville, Victoria.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review