Key result
A review of the literature reveals multiple similarities between schizoaffective disorder and psychotic bipolar, suggesting it is not a separate disease and should be eliminated from nomenclature.
The diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder should be eliminated from the diagnostic nomenclature as it likely represents a psychotic mood disorder rather than a distinct disease entity.
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Should not alter current diagnostic practice; leaves open need for prospective validation before any nomenclature change.
Lake et al. (2007) conducted a review in Schizoaffective disorder. A review of the literature reveals multiple similarities between schizoaffective disorder and psychotic bipolar, suggesting it is not a separate disease and should be eliminated from nomenclature.
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