A partial form of lycanthropy with hair delusion in a manic-depressive patient.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 45-year-old man was admitted with a hair growth delusion and depressive symptoms. The delusion persisted for three years and disappeared after a manic episode. This odd delusion has some similarities with lycanthropy.
Medical subject headings
- Bipolar Disorder
- Delusions
- Depressive Disorder
- Hypochondriasis