Paranoid personality disorder schizophrenia

Cluster A Personality Disorders (Schizotypal PD, Schizoid PD, Paranoid PD). These are the odd and eccentric personality disorders. They all share certain features in common with schizophrenia, but schizotypal PD in particular appears to be most closely related to schizophrenia. The schizophrenia-like symptoms of these personality disorders (e.g., magical thinking, paranoia, social withdrawal) are less severe and generally don t impair social or employment function as severely as schizophrenia. 

Psychotic Disorder Due to Generai Medical Condition. Certain medical illnesses occasionally present with symptoms of paranoid delnsions or hallucinations that resemble schizophrenia (Table 4.4). When these illnesses are snccessfully treated, fnll resolntion of the psychotic symptoms invariably occnrs. All patients presenting with new-onset psychosis shonld nndergo a thorongh medical evaluation including a physical exam, family and personal medical history, and laboratory stndies inclnding electrolytes, thyroid function tests, syphilis screen, vitamin B12 and folate levels, and a CT or MRI brain scan. A lumbar puncture (spinal tap) and electroencephalogram are sometimes also warranted. 

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