THE PROGNOSIS IN "ORGANIC BRAIN" SYNDROMES

SAMUEL B. GUZE and DENNIS P. CANTWELLAuthors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 120, Number 9

https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.120.9.878

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A study of 117 patients with "organic brain" syndrome seen in consultation over a 4-year period indicated that this syndrome is associated with a poor prognosis. A high mortality rate, frequent subsequent psychiatric hospitalization, and frequent dementia were noted on follow-up. Significant anatomical and chemical abnormalities were found in most of those who died and were autopsied to provide an explanation for the psychiatric illness.

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American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 120 • Number 9 • March 1964

Pages: 878 - 881

PubMed: 14129283

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Published in print: March 1964

Published online: 1 April 2006

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SAMUEL B. GUZE

Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Mo.

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DENNIS P. CANTWELL

Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Mo.

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THE PROGNOSIS IN "ORGANIC BRAIN" SYNDROMES

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