Comparison of schizotypal relatives of schizophrenic versus affective probands

In order to investigate possible heterogeneity in schizotypal personality disorder (SPD), two groups of schizotypals, one related to schizophrenic probands (FSPD) (n = 34) and one related to affective disorder probands (NFSPD) (n = 14), ascertained in the same family study, were compared. The FSPD group had more inadequate rapport; the groups did not differ in the frequency of any other symptoms of SPD. NFSPDs had higher rates of comorbid histrionic PD and a trend for higher rates of impulsive/dramatic cluster PDs. FSPDs had a trend for higher rates of anxiety disorders. There was a higher risk of bipolar disorder in the relatives of NFSPDs and higher risk for anxiety disorders in the relatives of FSPDs. The relatives of NFSPDs had higher rates for histrionic, narcissistic, and atypical PDs and for having at least one PD.