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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Pseudoneurotic schizophrenia | |||
| synonyms = [[Borderline personality disorder]], [[latent schizophrenia]] | |||
| field = [[Psychiatry]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Anxiety]], [[depression]], [[obsessive-compulsive disorder|obsessive-compulsive symptoms]], [[hysteria]], [[dissociation]] | |||
| onset = [[Adolescence]] or [[early adulthood]] | |||
| duration = [[Chronic (medicine)|Chronic]] | |||
| causes = [[Genetic predisposition]], [[environmental factors]] | |||
| risks = [[Family history]] of [[mental disorders]], [[childhood trauma]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Clinical assessment]], [[psychiatric evaluation]] | |||
| differential = [[Schizophrenia]], [[bipolar disorder]], [[major depressive disorder]], [[anxiety disorders]] | |||
| treatment = [[Psychotherapy]], [[medication]] ([[antidepressants]], [[antipsychotics]]) | |||
| prognosis = [[Variable]], depends on [[treatment adherence]] and [[support systems]] | |||
| frequency = Unknown, considered rare | |||
}} | |||
'''Pseudoneurotic schizophrenia''' is a term that was used to describe a condition that exhibits symptoms of both [[neurosis]] and [[schizophrenia]]. The term is no longer widely used in the field of [[psychiatry]], as it is not recognized as a distinct disorder in the [[Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders]] (DSM) or the [[International Classification of Diseases]] (ICD). | '''Pseudoneurotic schizophrenia''' is a term that was used to describe a condition that exhibits symptoms of both [[neurosis]] and [[schizophrenia]]. The term is no longer widely used in the field of [[psychiatry]], as it is not recognized as a distinct disorder in the [[Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders]] (DSM) or the [[International Classification of Diseases]] (ICD). | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Pseudoneurotic schizophrenia was a term coined by [[psychiatrist]]s to describe a condition that seemed to straddle the line between neurosis and schizophrenia. Patients with this condition exhibited symptoms of both disorders, such as [[anxiety]], [[depression]], and [[obsessive-compulsive disorder]] (neurosis), as well as [[hallucinations]], [[delusions]], and [[disorganized thinking]] (schizophrenia). | Pseudoneurotic schizophrenia was a term coined by [[psychiatrist]]s to describe a condition that seemed to straddle the line between neurosis and schizophrenia. Patients with this condition exhibited symptoms of both disorders, such as [[anxiety]], [[depression]], and [[obsessive-compulsive disorder]] (neurosis), as well as [[hallucinations]], [[delusions]], and [[disorganized thinking]] (schizophrenia). | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The term "pseudoneurotic schizophrenia" was first used in the mid-20th century, during a time when the understanding of mental disorders was still evolving. It was used to describe patients who did not fit neatly into the existing categories of neurosis or schizophrenia. However, as the field of psychiatry developed and the understanding of mental disorders became more nuanced, the term fell out of use. It is not included in the current editions of the DSM or ICD, the two main diagnostic manuals used by psychiatrists worldwide. | The term "pseudoneurotic schizophrenia" was first used in the mid-20th century, during a time when the understanding of mental disorders was still evolving. It was used to describe patients who did not fit neatly into the existing categories of neurosis or schizophrenia. However, as the field of psychiatry developed and the understanding of mental disorders became more nuanced, the term fell out of use. It is not included in the current editions of the DSM or ICD, the two main diagnostic manuals used by psychiatrists worldwide. | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
Patients diagnosed with pseudoneurotic schizophrenia exhibited a range of symptoms, including: | Patients diagnosed with pseudoneurotic schizophrenia exhibited a range of symptoms, including: | ||
* Anxiety | * Anxiety | ||
* Depression | * Depression | ||
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* Delusions | * Delusions | ||
* Disorganized thinking | * Disorganized thinking | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
As pseudoneurotic schizophrenia is not recognized as a distinct disorder in the DSM or ICD, there are no specific diagnostic criteria for this condition. Instead, patients exhibiting these symptoms would likely be diagnosed with one or more separate disorders, such as an anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or schizophrenia. | As pseudoneurotic schizophrenia is not recognized as a distinct disorder in the DSM or ICD, there are no specific diagnostic criteria for this condition. Instead, patients exhibiting these symptoms would likely be diagnosed with one or more separate disorders, such as an anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or schizophrenia. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
The treatment for pseudoneurotic schizophrenia would depend on the specific symptoms exhibited by the patient. This could include [[psychotherapy]], [[medication]], or a combination of both. | The treatment for pseudoneurotic schizophrenia would depend on the specific symptoms exhibited by the patient. This could include [[psychotherapy]], [[medication]], or a combination of both. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Neurosis]] | * [[Neurosis]] | ||
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* [[Depressive disorder]] | * [[Depressive disorder]] | ||
* [[Obsessive-compulsive disorder]] | * [[Obsessive-compulsive disorder]] | ||
[[Category:Psychiatry]] | [[Category:Psychiatry]] | ||
[[Category:Mental health]] | [[Category:Mental health]] | ||
[[Category:Obsolete medical terms]] | [[Category:Obsolete medical terms]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:54, 4 April 2025
| Pseudoneurotic schizophrenia | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Borderline personality disorder, latent schizophrenia |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, hysteria, dissociation |
| Complications | N/A |
| Onset | Adolescence or early adulthood |
| Duration | Chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Genetic predisposition, environmental factors |
| Risks | Family history of mental disorders, childhood trauma |
| Diagnosis | Clinical assessment, psychiatric evaluation |
| Differential diagnosis | Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Psychotherapy, medication (antidepressants, antipsychotics) |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Variable, depends on treatment adherence and support systems |
| Frequency | Unknown, considered rare |
| Deaths | N/A |
Pseudoneurotic schizophrenia is a term that was used to describe a condition that exhibits symptoms of both neurosis and schizophrenia. The term is no longer widely used in the field of psychiatry, as it is not recognized as a distinct disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) or the International Classification of Diseases (ICD).
Overview[edit]
Pseudoneurotic schizophrenia was a term coined by psychiatrists to describe a condition that seemed to straddle the line between neurosis and schizophrenia. Patients with this condition exhibited symptoms of both disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (neurosis), as well as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking (schizophrenia).
History[edit]
The term "pseudoneurotic schizophrenia" was first used in the mid-20th century, during a time when the understanding of mental disorders was still evolving. It was used to describe patients who did not fit neatly into the existing categories of neurosis or schizophrenia. However, as the field of psychiatry developed and the understanding of mental disorders became more nuanced, the term fell out of use. It is not included in the current editions of the DSM or ICD, the two main diagnostic manuals used by psychiatrists worldwide.
Symptoms[edit]
Patients diagnosed with pseudoneurotic schizophrenia exhibited a range of symptoms, including:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Obsessive-compulsive behavior
- Hallucinations
- Delusions
- Disorganized thinking
Diagnosis[edit]
As pseudoneurotic schizophrenia is not recognized as a distinct disorder in the DSM or ICD, there are no specific diagnostic criteria for this condition. Instead, patients exhibiting these symptoms would likely be diagnosed with one or more separate disorders, such as an anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or schizophrenia.
Treatment[edit]
The treatment for pseudoneurotic schizophrenia would depend on the specific symptoms exhibited by the patient. This could include psychotherapy, medication, or a combination of both.
