[Differential diagnosis of major depressive disorder].
Since a variety of psychiatric as well as somatic conditions may present with depressive symptoms, careful diagnostic evaluation is warranted. The following article summarizes the most important aspects and provides a clinical guideline for the diagnostic process.
Abteilung für Depressionsforschung, Schlafmedizin und Neurophysiologie, Universitäre Psychiatrische Kliniken (UPK) Basel. johannes.beck@upkbs.ch
Johannes
J
Beck
Edith
E
Holsboer-Trachsler
D015897:Comorbidity; D003865:Major Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D012307:Risk Factors; D013001:Somatoform Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology