eponymous syndromes Flashcards
what are eponymous syndromes?
characterised by unique and often rare manifestations of distorted thinking
what is capers delusion?
Capgras delusion refers to a delusion that either oneself or another person has been replaced by an exact clone. It may be part of a psychotic illness or as a result of trauma to the brain.
what is ekbom’s syndrome?
Ekbom’s syndrome is a delusional belief where a patient feels that they are infested with parasites. They often complain of feeling “crawling” in the skin. It can appear as part of a psychotic illness or a secondary organic disease such as B12 deficiency, hypothyroidism and neurological disorders.
what is cotard delusion?
Cotard delusion refers to the belief that a patient is dead, non-existent or ‘rotting’. Again, it may occur in psychosis but can appear as a result of parietal lobe lesions.
what is Othello syndrome?
Othello syndrome is a strong delusional belief that their spouse or partner is unfaithful with little or any proof to back up their claim. It is associated with alcohol abuse, psychosis and right frontal lobe damage.
what is fregoli syndrome?
Fregoli syndrome is when a patient is having persecutory beliefs and believes everyone they meet is the same person (the supposed perpetrator) but with different disguises.
what is folie a deux?
Delusions shared by two or more people. One may have a psychotic illness, and the other is submissive.
what is de clerembault’s syndrome?
This is a delusion of being the object of love. Also referred to as ‘erotomania’.
