Cotard and Capgras syndrome after ischemic stroke

J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2015 Apr;24(4):e103-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2015.01.001. Epub 2015 Feb 25.

Abstract

Capgras and Cotard are delusional misidentification syndromes characterized by delusions about oneself, others, places, and objects. To date, there are few cases of comorbidity of both syndromes. We describe a case of aphasic stroke patient affected by cerebral ischemia localized in right temporoparietal region. The patient showed a typical clinical picture of delusional disorder attributable, through psychological assessment, to comorbidity of both Capgras and Cotard syndromes.

Keywords: Aphasia; Capgras syndrome; Cotard syndrome; misidentification diseases; stroke.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain Ischemia / complications
  • Capgras Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Capgras Syndrome / etiology*
  • Cerebral Infarction / pathology
  • Delusions / diagnosis
  • Delusions / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Neuropsychological Tests
  • Stroke / complications*
  • Stroke / etiology