title: Dermatoglyphic studies in affective disorders: an appraisal.
abstract: The etiology, nosology, and mode of transmission of affective disorders is still obscure. A number of studies have suggested the division of manic-depressive psychosis into unipolar and bipolar categories with distinct mechanisms of transmission. This study focuses on the role of dermatoglyphics in the study of affective disorders. Dermatoglyphics add a new dimension to the diagnosis, nosology, and understanding of the genetics of affective disorders.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000235:genetics*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000235:genetics*; D003878:Dermatoglyphics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000235:genetics