Different SPECT findings before and after Capgras' syndrome in interictal psychosis

Epilepsy Behav. 2006 Aug;9(1):189-92. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2006.04.016. Epub 2006 May 24.

Abstract

We herein report a case of Capgras' syndrome observed in interictal psychosis in which the single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) findings before and after the appearance of the psychotic symptoms differed. SPECT with 99mTc-hexamethyl propyleneamine oxine (HMPAO) revealed worsening of hypoperfusion in the entire right hemisphere after onset of the psychotic symptoms. The enhanced hypoperfusion demonstrated by SPECT in the present case seems to indicate a right interhemispheric disconnection resulting in the occurrence of Capgras' syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Capgras Syndrome / drug therapy
  • Capgras Syndrome / etiology*
  • Cerebrovascular Circulation / physiology*
  • Electroencephalography
  • Epilepsy / complications
  • Epilepsy / diagnosis*
  • Epilepsy / physiopathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon*

Substances

  • Antipsychotic Agents