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A case of paranoia with severe consequences. From a historical approach to a multidimensional understanding of
1Department of Psychiatry, University of Tübingen, Germany. elke.richartz@med.uni-tuebingen.de
Abstract:
Following a brief resume of the history of the notion of paranoia, we present the case history of a 67-year-old female patient, who suffered from irreversible physical handicap as a result of chronic delusion. Against the background of the on-going controversy about the existence of paranoia as a distinct illness, we discuss the contemporary understanding of delusional disorders, emphasising the importance of a multidimensional therapeutic approach.
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