Personality disorders in an elderly patient

Authors

  • Fernanda Speggiorin Pereira Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Hospital das Clínicas; Instituto de Psiquiatria
  • Marco A. Moscoso Aparício Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Hospital das Clínicas; Instituto de Psiquiatria
  • Jonia Lacerda Felício Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Hospital das Clínicas; Psicóloga do Serviço de Psicologia do Instituto de Psiquiatria
  • Débora Pastore Bassitt Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Hospital das Clínicas; Instituto de Psiquiatria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832007000100003

Keywords:

Personality disorders, elderly, diagnosis, comorbities

Abstract

CONTEXT: Interpersonal difficulties, affective instability, distortions of the clinician-patient relationship, and unpredictable responses to clinical interventions, are characteristics found in older adults as well as in younger patients with personality disorders. CASE REPORT: We report the case of a 68 years old patient with histrionic personality disorder and other psychiatric comorbidities. CONCLUSION: Personality disorders are frequently overlooked in the diagnostic workout of complex psychogeriatric syndromes, and require a comprehensive assessment of personality traits. The correct identification of personality disorders and their subtypes is critical for planning the therapeutic approach, including pharmacotherapy and psychological management.

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Published

2007-01-01

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 1 (2007)

Section

Case Reports

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How to Cite

Personality disorders in an elderly patient . (2007). Archives of Clinical Psychiatry, 34(1), 18-22. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832007000100003