title: Capgras syndrome and dangerousness.
abstract: This article discusses Capgras syndrome and its association with harmful and potentially harmful behaviors. Phenomenological and psychodynamic analysis of a series of cases will highlight danger signals that may be present in Capgras patients.
authors.affiliation: School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.forename: G B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Leong
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Weinstock
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Boyer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000786:Anger; D002194:Capgras Syndrome / Q000523:psychology*; D003134:Commitment of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders; D003617:Dangerous Behavior; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D003702:Delusions / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007298:Insanity Defense; D008297:Male; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D014754:Violence