Volume : V, Issue : V, May - 2015

Quantitative analysis of dermatoglyphics in schizophrenic patients

Sowjanya Bandlamudi, S Viveka, V Viswambhar, M J Sudha

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 Introduction: Association of dermatoglyphics with innumerable physical, behavioral and pathological traits  are studied in recent past. There are many conflicting reports with regard to occurrence and frequencies  of various epidermal ridges pattern parameters across the world and within India. In this study, we have attempted to  evaluate fingertip pattern in schizophrenic patients belonging to urban area of Andhrapradesh.  Methodology: The rolled finger and palmar prints of 100 schizophrenic patients of both the sexes (50 males and 50  females) clinically diagnosed under DSM –III–R criteria aged between 15–65 years were collected for the study from the  Department of Psychiatry, of a Government District General Hospital in Andhra Pradesh from September 2009 to July  2010. These dermatoglyphic patterns were compared with age and sex matched 100 controls selected from teaching  and nonteaching staff and students of same teaching hospital.  Results: Schizophrenic patients had higher Total finger ridge count (TFRC) especially male patients with mean value  of 104 in males and 112 in females. Lower a–d ridge count especially left hand of male patients was noted with mean  count of 30.5. ‘adt‘ angle was higher in patients than controls. Atd angle has not shown any significant difference in  compared to controls. Conclusions: We conclude that there are significant differences in the schizophrenics in various dermatoglyphic features, when compared to normal controls. 

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Sowjanya Bandlamudi, S Viveka, V Viswambhar, M J Sudha Quantitative analysis of dermatoglyphics in schizophrenic patients Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.5, Issue : 5 May 2015

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