Capgras’ Syndrome

Authors

  • O. ALCOVERRO FORTUNY Servicios Asistenciales Torribera. Santa Coloma de Gramenet. Barcelona
  • A. C. SIERRA ACÍN Servicios Asistenciales Torribera. Santa Coloma de Gramenet. Barcelona

Keywords:

Capgras’ syndrome, Adolescence, Schizophreniform disorder, Mental retardation

Abstract

The authors report a case of Capgras’ syndrome in a 16years-old child, who had been hospitalized for psychotic disorder. A review of the literature is perfomed. Most authors state that Capgras’ syndrome would represent a symptom of underlying medical o functional disorders, although the term «syndrome» is used. The main etiopathogenic hipotheses of this syndrome are put forward (psychodynamic, «disconnection», neuropsychological and medical).

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Published

2001-01-01

How to Cite

ALCOVERRO FORTUNY, O., and A. C. SIERRA ACÍN. “Capgras’ Syndrome”. Actas Españolas De Psiquiatría, vol. 29, no. 1, Jan. 2001, pp. 70-72, https://actaspsiquiatria.es/index.php/actas/article/view/404.

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 1 (2001)

Section

Clinical Note