Scientific article
French

Origine organique d’un premier épisode psychotique : quand y penser ?

Other titleOrganic etiology in first-episode psychosis : when should it be considered ?
Published inRevue médicale suisse, vol. 22, no. 949, p. 311-315
Publication date2026-02-11
First online date2026-02-11
Abstract

In the context of first-episode psychosis, an organic or toxic etiology is identified in approximately 14 % of cases. However, biomarkers of primary psychosis are lacking, and there are no well-established red flags for identifying individuals presenting with secondary psychosis. Given that early diagnosis significantly impacts prognosis, this article proposes a standardized, multidisciplinary approach to managing first-episode psychosis, aimed at increasing the sensitivity for detecting secondary psychoses. Our protocol, based on current evidence, can be implemented in both emergency and outpatient settings. It enables urgent referral to a specialist, most frequently a neurologist, based on the presence of biological alterations and clinical red flags.

Keywords
  • Premier épisode psychotique
  • Psychose organique
  • Psychose toxique
  • Psychose primaire
  • Psychose secondaire
  • Détection
  • Hallucinations
  • Délire
  • Schizophrénie
  • Bipolaire
Citation (ISO format)
SALAMONI, Jérôme et al. Origine organique d’un premier épisode psychotique : quand y penser ? In: Revue médicale suisse, 2026, vol. 22, n° 949, p. 311–315. doi: 10.53738/REVMED.2026.22.949.48249
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