title: Delusional infestation and dementia: a case report.
abstract: The case of an 82-year-old woman with delusional infestation and senile dementia of the Alzheimer type is reported. Her symptoms of infestation ceased dramatically with pimozide given for 5 weeks, and did not recur during follow-up over 9 months. The importance of organic factors in patients with this disorder is emphasised.
authors: Bootham Park Hospital.
authors: E B
authors: EB
authors: Renvoize
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Kent
authors: H M
authors: HM
authors: Klar
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000150:complications*; D003702:Delusions / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010868:Pimozide / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D010868:Pimozide