Some studies of schizophrenia revealed that late and very late-onset schizophrenia may have been distinct subtype. Late-onset
schizophrenia had been different from early-onset schizophrenia elder patient in epidemiology, clinical symptom, treatment
response and prognosis.
Six late and very late-onset schizophrenia patients were reviewed. Our six patients were all late-onset and their symptoms were
same of early-onset schizophrenia symptoms. But, except fifth case, rapid and good treatment response, less impaired affection
were observed. (Schizophrenia Clinics 2003;6:70-73) |