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[Delusional parasitosis: apropos of a case]
María Elena1, Rodríguez Barreras, Beatriz Mantecón Fernández
1Instituto de Medicina Tropical "Pedro Kourí", Ciudad de La Habana, Cuba. mariaelena@ipk.sld.cu
Revista Cubana De Medicina Tropical
|November 1, 2007
Summary
This case report details Delusional Parasitosis in a female patient with a history of psychiatric disorders. The diagnosis was confirmed through psychiatric evaluation, highlighting this rare dermatological condition.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Psychiatry
- Parasitology
Background:
- A 52-year-old female with a history of psychiatric disorders and pubic pediculosis presented with chronic skin lesions.
- The patient reported a two-year history of exulcerated skin lesions.
Observation:
- Microscopic examination of skin samples revealed epithelium and hair, with no parasitic evidence.
- Skin biopsy indicated excoriation secondary to scratching.
Findings:
- Psychological and psychiatric evaluations confirmed a hallucinatory state in the patient.
- The patient was diagnosed with Delusional Parasitosis (II grade Primary Dermatozoal Parasitic Delirium, ectoparasitosis).
Implications:
- This case represents a rare diagnosis of Delusional Parasitosis.
- No prior documented cases of this dermatological condition were found in Cuba, indicating a unique clinical presentation in the region.
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