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A case of Capgras' phenomenon.

J A Wilcox

    The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
    |December 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Neurological abnormalities may contribute to Capgras

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Psychiatry

    Background:

    • Capgras' phenomenon is a delusional misidentification syndrome.
    • The pathogenesis of Capgras' syndrome is not fully understood.

    Observation:

    • A male patient diagnosed with schizophrenia presented with Capgras' symptoms.
    • The patient displayed neurological soft signs, indicative of potential organic dysfunction.
    • Electroencephalogram (EEG) results were abnormal.
    • Computerised tomographic (CT) head scan revealed atypical findings.

    Findings:

    • The observed neurological abnormalities, including soft signs, abnormal EEG, and atypical CT scan, suggest underlying organic dysfunction.
    • These organic factors may be implicated in the development of Capgras' syndrome in this patient.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential role of organic brain dysfunction in the pathogenesis of Capgras' phenomenon.
    • Further research into neurological underpinnings of delusional misidentification syndromes is warranted.
    • Findings may inform diagnostic approaches and treatment strategies for Capgras' syndrome.