Aqueduct stenosis and schizophrenia.
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چکیده
Three patients with hydrocephalus and aqueduct stenosis are described, who also have schizophrenia defined according to strict diagnostic criteria. There are no previous reports of such an association.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
دوره 46 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1983