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[Psychosis shared by 4 subjects].

J M De la Fuente¹

¹Service de Psychiatrie, Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles.

Acta Psychiatrica Belgica

|March 1, 1991

Summary

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Induced psychotic disorder is rare, but a family case highlights its potential for familial transmission. This occurrence prompts a review of etiological factors in shared psychotic experiences.

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Genetics
Family Studies

Background:

Induced psychotic disorder, also known as shared psychotic disorder, is an uncommon psychiatric condition.
It is characterized by the presence of delusions in an individual who is associated with another person who already has delusions.

Observation:

This report details a rare instance of induced psychotic disorder affecting four members of the same family.
The affected family members exhibited shared delusional beliefs and psychotic symptoms.

Findings:

The case suggests a potential familial or genetic component in the etiology of induced psychotic disorder.
Environmental and social factors within the family unit may also contribute to the development of the disorder.

Implications:

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Further research is needed to understand the complex interplay of genetic, environmental, and social factors in familial induced psychotic disorder.
This case underscores the importance of considering family dynamics and potential shared etiological factors when diagnosing and treating psychotic disorders.