2014, Number 4
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Acta Med Cent 2014; 8 (4)
Childhood schizophrenia. Presentation of a patient
Vasconcelos AF, Gonzáles COD
Language: Spanish
References: 9
Page: 29-33
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ABSTRACT
In order to characterize a case of childhood schizophrenia it was preformance a
descriptive study of a school of nine years of age with a family history of paranoid schizophrenia and economically unfavorable family exacerbating their
psychological and emotional development. He started schooling with high
intellectual performance and outstanding math skills and highlighted within their
peer group. When fourth grade began with alterations in behavior and decreased
academic performance, which worsened over a period of three months. He was
attended in the mental health service in his area, some studies were performed
and suggested hospitalization; it was diagnosed a childhood schizophrenia. He
continues with antipsychotic and psychotherapy and presents with brief periods of
remission duration; it is linked to primary care with individualized teaching to
facilitate their learning. His prognosis is guarded, chronic evolution and periodic
monitoring.
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