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Paranoid Personality Disorder


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Alternate Names : Personality Disorder - Paranoid

Definition

Paranoid personality disorder is a psychiatric condition characaterized by extreme distrust and suspicion of others.

Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors

Personality disorders are chronic patterns of behavior that cause lasting problems with work and relationships. The cause of paranoid personality disorder is unknown, but it appears to be more common in families with psychotic disorders like schizophrenia and delusional disorder, which suggests a genetic influence.

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Review Date : 1/25/2003
Reviewed By : David Taylor, M.D., Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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