Abstract
Starting in November 1990, the research had the objectives of studying the possible correlation amongst neuropsychiatric aspects, somatic symptoms, immune status, neuropsychological performance, neuroradiological findings (CAT scan and MRI), and CSF findings. A diagnosis of Psychotic Disorder due to HIV infection of the Central Nervous System was made in a group of 11 (5M/6F) in and out-patients out of 325 subjects observed. The mean age was 32 (±6.91), and the mean period known to be HIV-1-1 positive was 4.1 years (±2.02). In our sample, delusions showing an organic origin presented during a wide variety of impairments of cerebral functions, and most episodes were diagnosed during the advanced stages of the infection. We observed that subjects with simply loosely held persecutory beliefs are those most cognitively compromised, and showing an impairment in the Central Nervous System. On the other hand delusions were more complex in subjects with no neuropsychological impairment. Furthermore our data suggest that patients presenting both organic cerebral impairments and psychosis had a more severe prognosis for the development of other psychosis in the future and for life expectancy.
| Original language | Italian |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 45-52 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Rivista di Psichiatria |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 1996 |
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Disturbi psicotici in corso d'infezione da HIV-1. / De Ronchi, Diana; Marson, Chiara; Giunchi, Giovanna; Raggi, Alberto; Faranca, Irma; Volterra, Vittorio.
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AU - De Ronchi, Diana
AU - Marson, Chiara
AU - Giunchi, Giovanna
AU - Raggi, Alberto
AU - Faranca, Irma
AU - Volterra, Vittorio
PY - 1996
Y1 - 1996
N2 - Starting in November 1990, the research had the objectives of studying the possible correlation amongst neuropsychiatric aspects, somatic symptoms, immune status, neuropsychological performance, neuroradiological findings (CAT scan and MRI), and CSF findings. A diagnosis of Psychotic Disorder due to HIV infection of the Central Nervous System was made in a group of 11 (5M/6F) in and out-patients out of 325 subjects observed. The mean age was 32 (±6.91), and the mean period known to be HIV-1-1 positive was 4.1 years (±2.02). In our sample, delusions showing an organic origin presented during a wide variety of impairments of cerebral functions, and most episodes were diagnosed during the advanced stages of the infection. We observed that subjects with simply loosely held persecutory beliefs are those most cognitively compromised, and showing an impairment in the Central Nervous System. On the other hand delusions were more complex in subjects with no neuropsychological impairment. Furthermore our data suggest that patients presenting both organic cerebral impairments and psychosis had a more severe prognosis for the development of other psychosis in the future and for life expectancy.
AB - Starting in November 1990, the research had the objectives of studying the possible correlation amongst neuropsychiatric aspects, somatic symptoms, immune status, neuropsychological performance, neuroradiological findings (CAT scan and MRI), and CSF findings. A diagnosis of Psychotic Disorder due to HIV infection of the Central Nervous System was made in a group of 11 (5M/6F) in and out-patients out of 325 subjects observed. The mean age was 32 (±6.91), and the mean period known to be HIV-1-1 positive was 4.1 years (±2.02). In our sample, delusions showing an organic origin presented during a wide variety of impairments of cerebral functions, and most episodes were diagnosed during the advanced stages of the infection. We observed that subjects with simply loosely held persecutory beliefs are those most cognitively compromised, and showing an impairment in the Central Nervous System. On the other hand delusions were more complex in subjects with no neuropsychological impairment. Furthermore our data suggest that patients presenting both organic cerebral impairments and psychosis had a more severe prognosis for the development of other psychosis in the future and for life expectancy.
KW - Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
KW - AIDS dementia complex pathology
KW - Organic mental disorders psychology
KW - Psychotic disorders diagnosis
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