Disorganized schizophrenia is a type of
Hebephrenic schizophrenia; Disorganized schizophrenia
The cause is unknown. This type of schizophrenia usually begins before age 25. A family history of depression or psychosis increases the likelihood of having the disease.
Review Date: 02/06/2008
Reviewed By: Christos Ballas, MD, Attending Psychiatrist, Hospital of the
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by
VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA,
Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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