Dysphrenia. 2012;3:190-1.
Clinical profile of “schizo-obsessive” disorder: a case report.
Oodun RN, Tripathi MN, Yadav JS.
Abstract
Objective: This is a case report discussing the comorbidity of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and schizophrenia. Greater prevalence rate of obsessive compulsive symptoms in schizophrenia are found and poor outcome reported. Such clinical phenomenon merits recognition as a distinct subgroup of schizophrenia with unique challenges and treatment needs.
Method: A case report presenting schizophrenia with preceding OCD over two years.
Results: This report describes the clinical course and treatment challenges of a patient with obsessive compulsive schizophrenia (OCS).
Conclusion: This case illustrates that OCS is a complex disorder with atypical clinical characteristics. In managing this patient, several clinical dilemmas including diagnostic ambiguity, problems with pharmacotherapy and stigma towards modified electroconvulsive therapy were highlighted.
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