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616.85 - Misc. Mental Disorders

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Diogenes syndrome. Diogenes syndrome, also known as senile squalor syndrome, is a disorder characterized by extreme self-neglect, domestic squalor, social withdrawal, apathy, compulsive hoarding of garbage, and lack of shame.

Diogenes syndrome

This patient displays symptoms of catatonia.[1][2] History[edit] The origin of the syndrome is unknown, although the term “Diogenes” was coined by A. N.

616.852 Neuroses

616.858- False Memory Syndrome. Learning Disorders.