A variant of Capgras syndrome with substitution of inanimate objects.
An unusual and rare variant of Capgras syndrome is reported in which a patient with depressive illness became preoccupied with doubles of inanimate objects. The patient responded to antidepressant therapy.
Rastogi
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St Ann's Hospital, Canford Cliffs, Poole, Dorset.
D002194:Capgras Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D003702:Delusions; D004308:Dothiepin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005139:Eyeglasses; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged
D004308:Dothiepin