Schwarcz G W
Am Fam Physician. 1979 Sep;20(3):113-7.
Encephalopathy (acute organic brain syndrome) superimposed on functional psychosis may be overlooked because the physician assumes that any exacerbation is due to fluctuation in the psychosis. Correct diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion and a firm knowledge of the signs of encephalopathy. A careful diagnostic approach permits the recognition of encephalopathy and separates it from functional disorders such as schizophrenia.
叠加于功能性精神病之上的脑病（急性器质性脑综合征）可能会被忽视，因为医生认为任何病情加重都是由精神病病情波动所致。正确诊断需要高度的怀疑指数以及对脑病体征的确切了解。谨慎的诊断方法有助于识别脑病，并将其与精神分裂症等功能性障碍区分开来。
