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Ekbom syndrome occurring with multi infarct dementia
M S Bhatia1, Priyanka Gautam2, Jaswinder Kaur2
1Professor and Head, Department of Psychiatry, University College of Medical Sciebces and GTB Hospital , Dilshad Garden, Delhi, India .
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|May 30, 2015
Summary
Ekbom Syndrome, a delusional infestation, is linked to organic conditions. This case highlights basal ganglia infarcts and successful treatment with Risperidone, offering insights into delusional disorder
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Psychiatry
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Ekbom Syndrome, or delusional infestation, is characterized by the delusion of parasitic skin infestation.
- The disorder is often associated with underlying organic conditions.
- Neuroimaging suggests the putamen plays a role in its pathophysiology.

