The co-existence of erotomania and Capgras' syndrome

Br J Psychiatry. 1991 Nov:159:717-9. doi: 10.1192/bjp.159.5.717.

Abstract

A case of secondary erotomania co-existent with Capgras' syndrome presented with features that have not been reported before. The case is suggested to be a variant of de Clérambault's syndrome. The role of cultural factors in altering the clinical picture is insignificant.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Capgras Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Capgras Syndrome / psychology
  • Cultural Characteristics
  • Delusions / diagnosis*
  • Delusions / psychology
  • Female
  • Hallucinations / diagnosis
  • Hallucinations / psychology
  • Humans
  • Love*
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurocognitive Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Neurocognitive Disorders / psychology
  • United Arab Emirates