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Split body and self: an unusual case of misidentification
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
|October 1, 1989
Summary
A head injury led to a chronic misidentification delusion in a young woman, consistent with reverse subjective doubles syndrome. This case highlights the complex interplay between neurological symptoms and delusional beliefs.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Psychiatry
- Neuropsychology
Background:
- Head injuries can precipitate complex neurological and psychiatric sequelae.
- Misidentification delusions, such as Capgras syndrome, are recognized phenomena.
- The syndrome of reverse subjective doubles is a rare delusional disorder.