Aspectos genéticos do transtorno obsessivo-compulsivo

Since the first descriptions of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), genetic factors have been implicated in the etiology of the illness. Twin studies show a high concordance rate for monozygotic twins. Family studies found a higher risk for OCD among relatives of OCD patients. Segregation analysis...

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Main Author: Gonzalez Christina H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Psiquiatria (ABP) 2001-01-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-44462001000600012