Schizophrenia with onset in old age. Case report
Abstract
Background. The problem of late schizophrenia remains relevant up today.
The aim was to present the main period of the evolution of the concept oflate schizophrenia. Despite the fact that the concept of «late schizophrenia» is insufficiently defined, many researchers consider the possibility of schizophrenia onset in old age.
Material. The case and clinical analysis of a case of shift-like schizophrenia with onset the age of 70 years is presented. Clinical characteristics of psychotic episodes and evolution of disease are discussed.
Conclusion. The case shows the evidence of diagnostics oflate-onset schizophrenia.
About the Authors
V. V. Pochueva
FSBSI “Mental Health Research Centre”
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Pochueva Valeriya – psychiatrist.
V. S. Sheshenin
FSBSI “Mental Health Research Centre”
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sheshenin Vladimir - candidate of medical sciences.
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Pochueva V.V., Sheshenin V.S. Schizophrenia with onset in old age. Case report. Psychiatry (Moscow) (Psikhiatriya). 2018;(78):79-87. (In Russ.)
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