Capgras syndrome: a clinical manifestation of watershed cerebral infarct complicating the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. (1/11)
Ischaemic cerebral accidents are frequent following extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), especially after fixing the reinjection cannula in the right primitive carotid artery, which leads to an interruption in downstream flow. We describe a rare and unusual symptom of cerebral ischaemic accident that is known as Capgras syndrome. This feature is interesting because it may be documented by computed tomography (CT) scan and particular electroencephalography signals. It appears that our observation represents the first documented case of Capgras syndrome complicating ECMO. This incident emphasizes the potential hazards associated with right common artery ligature for venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VAECMO). In addition, it shows that this psychiatric symptom (that has been interpreted psychodynamically for many years) can have an organic basis, which should be studied. (+info)Capgras' syndrome in dementia with Lewy bodies. (2/11)
We report the occurrence of Capgras' syndrome, or the delusion of doubles, in a patient with dementia with Lewy bodies. The patient believed that several similar-looking impostors had replaced his wife of over 50 years. Uncharacteristically, he adopted a friendly attitude with these impostors. This unusual convivial reaction to the impostors may result from differential involvement of the dual visual pathways processing facial recognition and emotional responses to faces. The delusion resolved spontaneously, coincident with worsening of the dementia. In a retrospective chart review of 18 autopsy-confirmed cases of dementia with Lewy bodies, delusions were reported in 5 subjects (27.8%), of whom 1 had misidentification delusions much like Capgras' syndrome. (+info)Schizophrenia and monothematic delusions. (3/11)
Numerous delusions have been studied which are highly specific and which can present in isolation in people whose beliefs are otherwise entirely unremarkable - "monothematic delusions" such as Capgras or Cotard delusions. We review such delusions and summarize our 2-factor theory of delusional belief which seeks to explain what causes these delusional beliefs to arise initially and what prevents them being rejected after they have arisen. Although these delusions can occur in the absence of other symptoms, they can also occur in the context of schizophrenia, when they are likely to be accompanied by other delusions and hallucinations. We propose that the 2-factor account of particular delusions like Capgras and Cotard still applies even when these delusions occur in the context of schizophrenia rather than occurring in isolation. (+info)Capgras' syndrome with organic disorders. (4/11)
Capgras' syndrome, one form of the delusional misidentification syndromes, is described. Three patients with the syndrome are reported. The first had a right cerebral infarction, the second had nephrotic syndrome secondary to severe pre-eclampsia in the puerperium, and the third had uncontrolled diabetes mellitus with dementia. Evidence is reviewed regarding an organic aetiology for Capgras' syndrome. We conclude that, when the syndrome is present, a thorough search for organic disorder should be made. (+info)Capgras syndrome in Dementia with Lewy Bodies. (5/11)
(+info)Shared delusions of doubles. (6/11)
This is the first report of two partners in a folie a deux situation manifesting identical Capgras delusions. It is postulated that the Capgras syndrome developed as a result of interaction between a dominant patient with primarily paranoid psychopathology and a submissive one with primarily organic dysfunction. The submissive "neuro-organic" partner experienced a non-delusional misidentification that acquired a delusional component and developed into the Capgras syndrome as a result of elaboration by the dominant paranoid partner, who subsequently "imposed" the Capgras delusion on the submissive partner. The submissive patient, and, to a lesser extent the dominant patient, had evidence of organic cerebral dysfunction. (+info)Responses to facial and non-facial stimuli presented tachistoscopically in either or both visual fields by patients with the Capgras delusion and paranoid schizophrenics. (7/11)
An experiment was carried out designed primarily to test A B Joseph's suggestion that patients with Capgras delusion may have problems integrating information between the two cortical hemispheres; and at the same time it was meant to examine J Cutting's ideas linking schizophrenia in general, and the Capgras delusion in particular, to right hemisphere dysfunction. Three patients with the Capgras delusion and three matched controls diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenics were briefly presented pairs of line-drawn object and photographs of faces randomly in the left visual field, the right visual field or bilaterally. The results with objects revealed no particular pattern of performance for either group; but, when faces were shown, the controls revealed the usual left visual field/right hemisphere advantage while for the Capgras group this was reversed. The results are not consistent with a simple prediction from Joseph's hypothesis but they are in accord with Cutting's theory-though they also pose some problems for it, which are discussed. (+info)Migraine madness: recurrent psychosis after migraine. (8/11)
A 69 year old man with longstanding migraine with aura had four episodes of psychosis lasting 7-28 days during a 17 year period. During attacks he had formed visual hallucination and delusions, including reduplicative paramnesia. His mother was similarly affected. His EEG showed symmetrical frontal delta waves. The time course and EEG changes are similar to acute confusional migraine. The reduplicative paramnesia suggests a focal non-dominant hemisphere dysfunction. (+info)Capgras Syndrome is a rare psychiatric disorder characterized by the belief that a person close to the individual has been replaced by an imposter or double. The affected person may insist that the imposter is a stranger or someone they have never met before. This belief can be so strong that the individual may refuse to acknowledge the true identity of the person and may even become hostile towards them. Capgras Syndrome is often associated with other mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, delusional disorder, or mood disorders. It is also more commonly seen in individuals with a history of head trauma or brain injury. Treatment for Capgras Syndrome typically involves a combination of medication and psychotherapy. Antipsychotic medications may be used to help reduce the intensity of the delusions, while cognitive-behavioral therapy can help the individual learn to manage their symptoms and improve their overall quality of life.
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Delusional1
- Capgras syndrome (delusional misidentification syndrome [DMS]) was reported in a 42 year-old woman with homocystinuria. (medscape.com)
Delusions2
- These rare psychiatric syndromes range from reactions to overwhelming situations, delusions as a result of traumatic brain injury , and specific manifestations due to the presence of other psychiatric syndromes. (medscape.com)
- Capgras syndrome and other delusions), hallucinations (i.e. olfactory, gustatory) and minor hallucinations (i.e. illusions, passage and presence hallucinations). (nih.gov)
Marfan5
- Marfan syndrome is the primary differential diagnosis. (medscape.com)
- Clinical features of homocystinuria, such as ectopia lentis, dolichocephalia, and chest and spinal deformities, are similar to the features found in patients with Marfan syndrome, although the cerebral symptoms, the changes in the hair, and the disorders of mental development are absent in patients with Marfan syndrome. (medscape.com)
- Generalized osteoporosis, arterial and venous thrombosis, and mental retardation, which are features of homocystinuria, do not occur in patients with Marfan syndrome. (medscape.com)
- In addition, homocysteine is not detectable in the urine of patients with Marfan syndrome. (medscape.com)
- The patient was initially described as having an unusual case of Marfan syndrome with renal abnormalities at age 7 years. (medscape.com)
Disorders3
- Capgras syndrome is usually managed through treatment of the underlying disorders and typically involves antipsychotic medications. (medscape.com)
- Therapy for Fregoli syndrome also involves treating the underlying disorders and usually involves antipsychotic medications. (medscape.com)
- Capgras delusion (CD) has multiple etiologies including neurodegenerative disorders and can be associated with violent behavior. (nih.gov)
Therapy1
- Combined therapy in anxiety-depressive syndromes. (nih.gov)
French1
- Capgras syndrome, named after the French psychiatrist who described "the illusion of doubles," is a delusion of misidentification. (medscape.com)
Brain2
- Capgras syndrome occurs most often in patients with schizophrenia , although it has also been reported in patients with dementia or epilepsy , as well as in patients who have experienced traumatic brain injury. (medscape.com)
- [ 1 ] Although the underlying neurologic cause of Capgras syndrome is unknown, some researchers theorize that it is caused by increased dopamine levels due to life stressors or medications, whereas others believe that brain lesions are a possible cause. (medscape.com)
Patients1
- A 2017 study used hypnosis in patients with Fregoli syndrome to test how strong their convictions were. (medscape.com)