title: Superimposed encephalopathy in the psychotic patient.
abstract: Encephalopathy (acute organic brain syndrome) superimposed on functional psychosis may be overlooked because the physician assumes that any exacerbation is due to fluctuation in the psychosis. Correct diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion and a firm knowledge of the signs of encephalopathy. A careful diagnostic approach permits the recognition of encephalopathy and separates it from functional disorders such as schizophrenia.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001288:Attention; D003071:Cognition; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009949:Orientation; D011581:Psychological Tests; D011605:Psychoses, Substance-Induced / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000150:complications*