Long term follow-up can differenciate two subtypes of late-life psychosis

Authors

  • Adrina Chalita Gomes Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro; Instituto de Psiquiatria
  • Jerson Laks Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro; Faculdade de Medicina; Faculdade de Ciências Médicas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832005000100005

Keywords:

Schizophrenia, elderly, diagnosis

Abstract

There are few studies about late-onset schizophrenia (LOS). LOS is thought to be a heterogeneous pathology with a similar cognitive profile compared to adult schizophrenia and two types of evolution: one group with steady neuropsychological deficits and another group with progressive deficits. We report on two clinical cases evaluated with neuropsychological tests CAMCOG and MMSE, Hachinski's Ischemic Score, Pfeffer Functional Activities Questionnaire, PANSS and the Neuropsychiatric Inventory. The course of cognitive deficits and daily life activities were different, showing the need of prospective studies with neuropsychological approach to understand the clinical course and etiology of LOS.

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Published

2005-01-01

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 1 (2005)

Section

Case Reports

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How to Cite

Long term follow-up can differenciate two subtypes of late-life psychosis . (2005). Archives of Clinical Psychiatry (São Paulo), 32(1), 37-42. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832005000100005