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For characteristic findings in patients with this condition, see Diagnosing delusional disorders, page 448. In addition, blood and urine tests, psychological tests, and neurologic evaluation can rule out organic causes of the delusions, such as amphetamine-induced psychoses and Alzheimer’s disease. Endocrine function tests rule out hyperadrenalism, pernicious anemia, and thyroid disorders.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
For characteristic findings in patients with this condition, see Diagnosing personality disorders.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
The DSM-IV-TR describes a characteristic set of behaviors that mark the patient with delusional disorder. (See Diagnosing delusional disorder, page 252.)
In addition, blood and urine tests, psychological tests, and neurologic evaluation can rule out organic causes of the delusions, such as amphetamine-induced psychoses and Alzheimer’s disease. Endocrine function tests rule out hyperadrenalism, pernicious anemia, and thyroid disorders such as “myxedema madness.”
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
For characteristic findings in patients with this condition, see Diagnosing personality disorders, pages 626 to 628.
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
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