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hanwin
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08/21/07 - 03:27 PM

80 yr old elderly man in residential home, refused to eat and drink in the last 2 weeks. He had h/o depression and had ECT in the past. He thought somebody put poison in his food.His PB, HR and other investigations were normal.
What is the diagnosis?
1. elderly depression
2. depression with psychotic feature
3. paranoid schizophrenia
4. confusion
5. bipolar disorder

Drtweetie
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08/21/07 - 05:02 PM

2. Depression w/ psychotic features
He has h/o of depression, being depressed for 2 wks w/ paranoia

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kpmle2
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08/21/07 - 07:38 PM

2. depression with psychotic feature

radonc
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08/22/07 - 02:46 AM

I agree. Unlikely to develop schizo at such late stage of his age.

hanwin
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08/22/07 - 08:46 AM

Thanks for your input. That I have chosen.

elitoki
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