Late paraphrenia.
This article reviews the historical development of the concept of late paraphrenia. Studies that attempt to define symptoms, demographics, and risk factors for late-onset paranoid disorders are reviewed. Differences between late-onset schizophrenia and early-onset schizophrenia are highlighted. Current research on potential brain abnormalities in these disorders is examined critically.
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Department of Psychiatry, New York Hospital, Cornell University Medical Center, Westchester Division, White Plains, USA.
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