Presentation
Abstract Delusions may be the most prominent manifestations of brain dysfunction, and a host of medical and neurologic conditions can present with or produce delusions. Recognition of the underlying disorder frequently aids in successful treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Delusions, if present, are related to the hallucinations. In Organic Affective Syndrome, symptoms resembling those of the Affective Disorders predominate. Delusions and hallucinations, if present, have a content related to the mood disturbance. [dsm.wikia.com]
The present volume has come about through an awareness of the absence of any cohesive and substantive source on the treatment of cognitive dysfunction following brain insult. [books.google.com]
A report an unusual presentation of long standing psychotic symptoms without anaemia in a 31 year old male, who presented to a tertiary care psychiatric facility. [japi.org]
Psychiatrical
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Persecutory Delusion
Concerning persecutory delusions in PDFTBI, we underscore the role of the temporal pole lesion that may segregate the function of the amygdala from visual information processed in the temporal lobe. [link.springer.com]
Persecutory delusions revolve around a feeling that you are being singled out for mistreatment. Somatic delusions concern the belief that you have a physical defect or serious medical problem. [gomentor.com]
Persecutory delusions involve conspiracy against or mistreatment of the patient. Somatic delusions are those of illness or deformity. Mixed delusions have more than one theme. [theravive.com]
Mood and affect are consistent with delusional content; for example, patients with persecutory delusions may be suspicious and anxious. Mild dysphoria may be present without regard of type of delusions. [emedicine.medscape.com]
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Flat Affect
Patients with organic delusional syndrome demonstrated significantly more symptoms of "acquired intellectual impairment," "impaired sensorium," and "hallucinations of smell, taste, or touch," while schizophrenic patients demonstrated more "flat affect [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
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Psychiatric Manifestation
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Neurologic
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Babinski Sign
One AUDS patient had ophtalmoplegia and bilaterally inverted plantar reflexes (positive Babinski's sign), whereas another had inverted plantar reflexes as the only sign of pathology. The third patient had bilateral horizontal nystagmus. [bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com]
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Neglect
On the other hand, the fact that an individual has a prior history of nonorganic psychosis does not mean that one should neglect consideration of an Organic Delusional Syndrome, especially if there is concern about a possible organic factor (for example [dsm.wikia.com]
Workup
Serum
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Hyperprolactinemia
Abstract A young female with organic delusional syndrome induced by hyperprolactinemia was admitted to the Psychiatry Clinic of Ankara Social Security Hospital. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment
Recognition of the underlying disorder frequently aids in successful treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Thus, we decided that a handbook focusing on the outpatient treatment of mental disorders would be both timely and useful. [books.google.com]
Prognosis
FAVOREVOLE CON MODESTA COMPROMISSIONE FUNZIONALE 9323 NEOPLASIE A PROGNOSI FAVOREVOLE CON GRAVE COMPROMISSIONE FUNZIONALE 9324 SINDROME DI TURNER 9325 NEOPLASIE A PROGNOSI INFAUSTA O PROBABILMENTE SFAVOREVOLE NONOSTANTE ASPORTAZIONE CHIRURGICA 9326 SCLERODERMIA [studioaquilani.it]
Epidemiology Etiology Clinical Features Differential Diagnosis Course and Prognosis Treatment 3. Epidemiology Studies suggest that between 2 and 8 percent of the elderly population experience some type of paranoid symptoms. [slideshare.net]
PATOLOGIA NEOPLASTICA Back 9322 NEOPLASIE A PROGNOSI FAVOREVOLE CON MODESTA COMPROMISSIONE FUNZIONALE 0 0 11 9323 NEOPLASIE A PROGNOSI FAVOREVOLE CON GRAVE COMPROMISSIONE FUNZIONALE 0 0 70 9325 NEOPLASIE A PROGNOSI INFAUSTA O PROBABILMENTE SFAVOREVOLE [studiolegaleoldrini.it]
At discharge, the GAF score was significantly higher in delusional disorder, which suggests a better prognosis ( Table 1 ). [nature.com]
Ruling out secondary causes of psychosis is important because the causation of psychosis by a medical disorder or substance can dramatically change management and prognosis. [jgmh.org]
Etiology
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There is evidence, from the history, physical examination, or laboratory tests, of a specific organic factor that is judged to be etiologically related to the disturbance. [dsm.wikia.com]
Etiology • Biological theories • Psychological theories • Psychosocial theories 5. BIOLOGICAL THEORIES 1. Pathology: Cummings et al, Involvement of limbic system. Lo et al, significant neurological problems. 2. [slideshare.net]
Main Although the neurobiological mechanism underlying schizophrenia has been investigated extensively during the past few decades, its biochemical and molecular etiology remain unclear. [nature.com]
ingestion) Differential Organic etiologies associated with delusions neurodegenerative disorders infectious diseases (HIV, neurosyphillis, acute viral encephalitis) metabolic (hypercalcemia, hyponatremia, hypoglycemia, uremia) endocrinopathies (Addison's [medbullets.com]
Epidemiology
Epidemiology Etiology Clinical Features Differential Diagnosis Course and Prognosis Treatment 3. Epidemiology Studies suggest that between 2 and 8 percent of the elderly population experience some type of paranoid symptoms. [slideshare.net]
[…] that the individual has exceptional abilities, wealth, or fame nihilistic - conviction that a major catastrophe will occur somatic - beliefs focused on bodily function or sensation erotomanic - false belief that another individual is in love with them Epidemiology [medbullets.com]
Epidemiology of persecutory ideation in an elderly population in the community. Am J Psychiatry 1984;141:1088-91. 71. Forsell Y, Henderson AS. Epidemiology of paranoid symptoms in an elderly population. Br J Psychiatry 1998;172:429-32. 72. [jgmh.org]
"Delusional Disorder - Epidemiology - Patient demographics". Retrieved 2013-04-15. CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list ( link ) CS1 maint: Extra text: authors list ( link ) Stephan Heckers, Deanna M. [en.wikipedia.org]
Epidemiology Delusional disorder is infrequent in psychiatric practice, possibly because many patients are able to function tolerably well despite their delusions, and perhaps also because those who believe implicitly in their delusions may not feel the [theravive.com]
Prevention
Ultimately, neuropsychiatry aims to prevent and reduce the suffering of individuals with the psychiatric symptoms of cerebral disorders. [books.google.com]
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, get help from a crisis or suicide prevention hotline. Try the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. [healthline.com]
Can Delusional Disorder Be Prevented? There’s no known way to prevent delusional disorder. But early diagnosis and treatment can help lessen the disruption to the person's life, family, and friendships. [webmd.com]
Around 50% of people need to take long-term medication to prevent symptoms recurring. If a person's psychotic episodes are severe, they may need to be admitted to a psychiatric hospital for treatment. Read about treating psychosis. [nhs.uk]
Your Organic Mental Disorder Disability Case If you are disabled because of an Organic Mental Disorder so severe that it prevents employment, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits. [disability-benefits-help.org]