Obsessive Compulsive Schizophrenia (OCS) Revisited : A Five-Year Case Report
- Author:
Nik Ruzyanei Nik Jaafar
;
Marhani Midin
;
Jaya Prakash Reddy
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), schizophrenia spectrum
- From:ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
2009;10(1):95-98
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objective: This is a case report discussing the comorbidity of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and schizophrenia. Such clinical phenomenon merits recognition as a distinct subgroup of schizophrenia with unique challenges and treatment needs. Method: A case report presenting schizophrenia with preceding obsessive-compulsive disorder over five years. Results: This report describes the clinical course and treatment challenges of a patient with obsessive compulsive schizophrenia (OCS). Conclusion: This case illustrates that OCS is a complex disorder with atypical clinical characteristics. In managing this patient, several clinical dilemmas including diagnostic ambiguity, problems with pharmacotherapy and difficulties in his rehabilitation were highlighted.
