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Delusional disorder: An unusual presentation

open access: yesIndian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 2014
Delusions with a sexual theme are rare, but when present are usually seen in patients with schizophrenia or other chronic psychotic disorders. We report a case of delusional disorder, with a single belief of a sexual theme.
Joseph Noel   +3 more
doaj   +5 more sources

The role of dopamine dysregulation and evidence for the transdiagnostic nature of elevated dopamine synthesis in psychosis: a positron emission tomography (PET) study comparing schizophrenia, delusional disorder, and other psychotic disorders

open access: yesNeuropsychopharmacology, 2020
There have been few studies performed to examine the pathophysiological differences between different types of psychosis, such as between delusional disorder (DD) and schizophrenia (SZ).
Pak-Wing Calvin Cheng   +2 more
exaly   +2 more sources

Delusional Disorder, Erotomanic Type, Exacerbated by Social Media Use

open access: yesCase Reports in Psychiatry, 2017
Erotomania is an uncommon form of delusional disorder in which an individual has an unfounded belief that another is in love with him. Previous case reports have shown that social media networks may play a role in worsening delusional beliefs.
Justin Faden   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Deficits in executive and memory processes in delusional disorder: a case-control study. [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2013
ObjectiveDelusional disorder has been traditionally considered a psychotic syndrome that does not evolve to cognitive deterioration. However, to date, very little empirical research has been done to explore cognitive executive components and memory ...
Inmaculada Ibanez-Casas   +7 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Isotretinoin-Induced Delusional Disorder, Somatic Subtype

open access: yesCase Reports in Dermatological Medicine, 2020
Isotretinoin, an active form of vitamin A, is the drug of last resort for the treatment of severe acne. Depression, suicidal ideation, and psychosis are among the most well-documented psychiatric side effects.
Katharine V. Jensen, Adam Abba-Aji
doaj   +2 more sources

Treatments for delusional disorder

open access: yesCochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2012
Delusional disorder is commonly considered to be difficult to treat. Antipsychotic medications are frequently used and there is growing interest in a potential role for psychological therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in the treatment of delusional disorder.To evaluate the effectiveness of medication (antipsychotic medication ...
Mike, Skelton   +2 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Induced delusional disorder: A case series

open access: yesIndustrial Psychiatry Journal, 2021
Phenomenon of induced delusional disorder has a relatively long, controversial history of conceptualization. It is a rare entity and goes undiagnosed mostly as only the primary partner is brought to clinical attention. We present a case series of induced
B Shailaja   +4 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Cigarette consumption and related factors in schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder and delusional disorder [PDF]

open access: yesDüşünen Adam Psikiyatri ve Nörolojik Bilimler Dergisi, 2017
Objective: The present study is designed to assess the rate of smoking and related factors in outpatients with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder and delusional disorder.
sukriye bosgelmez, mustafa yildiz
doaj   +2 more sources

Trihexyphenidyl Misuse in Delusional Disorder [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice, 2018
ABSTRACTTrihexyphenidyl is an anticholinergic medication that is routinely used for the management of extrapyramidal symptoms in patients who receive antipsychotic medications. Trihexyphenidyl has been reported to be abused by some patients, who start to take it in increasing doses and tend to report a sensation of relaxation or pleasure with this ...
Mahal, Pankaj   +4 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Delusional Disorder

open access: yes, 1999
Excerpt: Delusional disorder is one among several types of psychotic disorders, all of which involve grossly impaired reality testing. The core feature of delusional disorder is one or more nonbizarre delusions that last for at least one month.
Thurston, Nancy S.
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