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Delusional infestation in an elderly population

A Freyne1, M Wrigley

  • 1Department of Old Age Psychiatry, James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin.

Irish Medical Journal
|May 1, 1994
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This study details the clinical presentation of delusional infestation in six elderly patients. It discusses their symptoms, diagnosis, and management strategies, offering insights into this rare condition.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Dermatology
  • Geriatrics

Background:

  • Delusional infestation is a rare psychiatric condition characterized by a fixed, false belief of being infested with parasites or other organisms.
  • Elderly patients may present with unique challenges in diagnosis and management due to comorbidities and atypical symptom presentation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the clinical features of delusional infestation.
  • To describe the presentation and clinical characteristics of six elderly patients with this condition.
  • To discuss management issues, particularly in relation to aetiology.

Main Methods:

  • Case series describing six elderly patients with delusional infestation.
  • Review of clinical features, presentation, and management.

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  • Discussion in relation to existing literature and case reports.

    • Main Results:

    • Detailed description of the clinical presentation and specific features observed in the six elderly patients.
    • Comparison of patient presentations with previously reported cases in the literature.
    • Identification of key management challenges and potential etiological factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Delusional infestation in the elderly presents with specific clinical nuances.
    • Effective management requires a comprehensive approach addressing both psychiatric and dermatological aspects.
    • Further research into the aetiology is crucial for improved treatment strategies.