Abstract
Objectives:
Multiple complex developmental disorder (MCDD) is a little-known disorder characterized by disturbances in the regulation of emotions, social interactions and thought disorders. Neither the classification system of ICD-10 nor the DSM-IV lists MCDD as an independent disorder.
Methods:
The study presents an overview on diagnostic criteria, current research and illustration by a case report of a 17-year-old adolescent.
Results:
MCDD, autistic disorders and schizophrenic disorders partially overlap. A clear classification or differentiation is currently not clearly possible.
Conclusions:
Many open questions remain, and further research is needed.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Behavior Therapy
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Child
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Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / classification
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Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / diagnosis*
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Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / psychology*
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Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / therapy
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Comorbidity
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Humans
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Interpersonal Relations*
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Learning Disabilities / classification
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Learning Disabilities / diagnosis
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Learning Disabilities / psychology
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Learning Disabilities / therapy
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Male
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Paranoid Behavior / classification
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Paranoid Behavior / diagnosis*
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Paranoid Behavior / psychology*
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Paranoid Behavior / therapy
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Phobic Disorders / classification
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Phobic Disorders / diagnosis*
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Phobic Disorders / psychology*
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Phobic Disorders / therapy
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Schizotypal Personality Disorder / classification
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Schizotypal Personality Disorder / diagnosis
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Schizotypal Personality Disorder / psychology
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Schizotypal Personality Disorder / therapy
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Social Adjustment*
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Thinking*