Involutional paranoid disorder: a forgotten syndrome

Involutional paranoid disorder is seen frequently in medical and psychiatric inpatient units, geriatric units, and other medical settings in which persons in the climacteric age group are treated. Little information is provided in the recent literature to guide the practitioner in diagnosing and tre...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of the National Medical Association 1989-09, Vol.81 (9), p.950-952
Hauptverfasser:	Jordan, H W, Farmer, M W
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Antipsychotic Agents - therapeutic use Defense Mechanisms Depressive Disorder, Major - drug therapy Depressive Disorder, Major - etiology Female Humans Paranoid Disorders - drug therapy Paranoid Disorders - etiology Risk Factors Syndrome
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Zusammenfassung:	Involutional paranoid disorder is seen frequently in medical and psychiatric inpatient units, geriatric units, and other medical settings in which persons in the climacteric age group are treated. Little information is provided in the recent literature to guide the practitioner in diagnosing and treating this disorder. The authors review the clinical features of involutional paranoia and present three case reports to illustrate the characteristic symptoms. Diagnostic and treatment considerations are also reviewed.
ISSN:	0027-9684