Capgras phenomenon in a case of temporal lobe epilepsy.
The present report regarda a patient of temporal lobe epilepsy, who developed the classical features of Capgras phenomenon. The whole clinical picture responded to treatment. The possible roles of organic and psycho-social factors in the psychopathology of this peculiar delusion in this patient are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D003702:Delusions / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology; D004833:Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male