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Cyclothymic Disorder Familial Pattern

David Mazoor, M.D.Published August 10, 20061 min read

Key points

  • Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar I or II Disorder appear to be more common among first-degree biological relatives of persons with Cyclothymic Disorder than among the general population.
  • There may also be an increased familial risk of Substance-Related Disorders.
  • In addition, Cyclothymic Disorder may be more common in the first-degree biological relatives of individuals with Bipolar I Disorder.

Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar I or II Disorder appear to be more common among first-degree biological relatives of persons with Cyclothymic Disorder than among the general population. There may also be an increased familial risk of Substance-Related Disorders. In addition, Cyclothymic Disorder may be more common in the first-degree biological relatives of individuals with Bipolar I Disorder.

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David Mazoor, M.D.

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