Three generations of schizophrenia.
The author presents a case report of a three-generational family with six schizophrenic members. Two children of the index couple, age 20 and 18, have recently been diagnosed as having schizophrenia; two other children are being observed for the development of schizophrenic symptoms. The genetics of schizophrenia are discussed and issues raised about early screening in families with such a strong schizophrenic history.
D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010375:Pedigree; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000235:genetics*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology