title: Organic delusional syndrome.
abstract: Delusions may be the most prominent manifestations of brain dysfunction, and a host of medical and neurologic conditions can present with or produce delusions. Recognition of the underlying disorder frequently aids in successful treatment. Comparison of organic delusional syndromes with schizophrenia suggests that limbic system abnormality and dopamine dysfunction are common underlying factors shared by different causes of delusions.
authors: Neurology Service (Wadsworth Division), West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center, CA 90073.
authors: D G
authors: DG
authors: Gorman
authors: J L
authors: JL
authors: Cummings
mesh_terms: D003702:Delusions / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology*