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  • Title: Superimposed encephalopathy in the psychotic patient.
    Author: Schwarcz GW.
    Journal: Am Fam Physician; 1979 Sep; 20(3):113-7. PubMed ID: 474361.
    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.
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