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Borderline Personality Disorder in the Elderly: A Case Study

Little is known about the natural history of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) among the aged. A case is presented of a 69-year-old woman who met six of the eight DSM-III criteria for the diagnosis of BPD, The case suggests that features of BPD persist throughout life and may worsen with the stresses associated with aging.

G. Small | D. Siegel

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