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Delusional disorder with depression and history of early trauma: A case report
Denmarc Romero Aranas, Department of Psychiatry, Baguio General Hospital - Medical Center, Baguio 2600, Benguet, Philippines
Author contributions: Aranas DR edited the manuscript, actively reviewed and revised the manuscript and approved the submitted manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Denmarc Romero Aranas, MD, Doctor, Department of Psychiatry, Baguio General Hospital - Medical Center, Governor Pack Road, Baguio 2600, Benguet, Philippines. aranasdenmarc@gmail.com
Received: November 20, 2022
Peer-review started: November 20, 2022
First decision: December 12, 2022
Revised: December 18, 2022
Accepted: February 7, 2023
Article in press: February 7, 2023
Published online: March 2, 2023
Peer-review started: November 20, 2022
First decision: December 12, 2022
Revised: December 18, 2022
Accepted: February 7, 2023
Article in press: February 7, 2023
Published online: March 2, 2023
Core Tip
Core Tip: Schizophrenia and delusional disorder have certain defining features that separate the two. However, at times it may be difficult to actually classify one from the other. One must be able to carefully examine and assess the history of the patient to help them share early life experiences of past traumatic events. Developing a therapeutic alliance is vital in achieving this goal through empathy, support and warmth between the patient and physician. History of posttraumatic stress disorder actually predisposes patients with schizophrenia to develop depressive disorders. This case report supports the recent studies associating the two disorders.