A case of co-existent Capgras and deClerambault's syndrome with a history of morbid jealousy

Authors
Kennedy, N Kelly, B Shanley, D Gill, M
Citation
N. Kennedy et al., A case of co-existent Capgras and deClerambault's syndrome with a history of morbid jealousy, IRIS J PS M, 17(2), 2000, pp. 69-71
Citations number
22
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology
Journal title
IRISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
ISSN journal
07909667 → ACNP
Volume
17
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
69 - 71
Database
ISI
SICI code
0790-9667(200006)17:2<69:ACOCCA>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
A patient presenting with co-existent Capgras and deClerambault's syndromes , with a history of morbid jealousy is described. This combination of syndr omes has not previously been described, The relevant literature to this cas e is reviewed. in relation to the onset of these syndromes, aetiology and t reatment. Abnormalities in pathways involving recognition of familiar faces have been implicated in a number of similar cases.