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Thought, perception and delusional infestation.

C Vidal Castro1, C Rejon Altable, A C Sierra Acín

  • 1Centres Assistencials Dr. Emili Mira i López, Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Barcelona, Spain. carolvidal25@hotmail.com

Actas Espanolas De Psiquiatria
|March 23, 2006
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This case study explores delusional infestation, a disorder characterized by false beliefs of being infested. It reviews the condition's history and classification, highlighting diagnostic challenges.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Dermatology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Delusional infestation is a rare psychiatric disorder.
  • It is characterized by the persistent false belief of infestation by parasites, insects, or other organisms.
  • The condition presents diagnostic challenges due to its complex nature and overlap with other psychiatric and dermatological conditions.

Observation:

  • A case of delusional infestation in a 45-year-old woman is presented.
  • The patient was followed in an out-patient setting.
  • The case highlights the subjective nature of the patient's experience and the difficulties in objective verification.

Findings:

  • A comprehensive review of published literature on delusional infestation was conducted.
  • The review examined the nosological classification of the disorder across different historical periods and by various authors.

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  • Difficulties in differentiating delusional and hallucinatory symptoms within somatic phenomena were discussed.

    • Implications:

    • Accurate diagnosis and classification of delusional infestation remain challenging.
    • Understanding the historical context and evolving classifications aids in clinical management.
    • Further research is needed to refine diagnostic criteria and treatment strategies for delusional infestation.