Clinical features and comorbidity in very early-onset schizophrenia: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Very early-onset schizophrenia (VEOS) is a form of schizophrenia that manifests before the age of 13 years and is characterized by the presence of positive, negative, and disorganized symptoms. The condition is exceptionally rare and, to date, limited studies have been conducted, resulting in incomplete information about its clinical features.

Methods

The present study involves a systematic review of the existing literature regarding the clinical features and comorbidities of VEOS.

Results

The first search retrieved 384 studies. Of these, 366 were removed following the application of exclusion criteria, resulting in 18 studies for the final set.

Conclusion

The results highlight that VEOS shares similarities with early-onset and adult-onset schizophre

SUBMITTER: Di Luzio M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10752227 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature