A case of Capgras delusion presenting as a postpartum psychosis.
A case is reported of Capgras syndrome arising as the major symptomatologic manifestation of a postpartum psychosis. Other diagnostic investigations have called into question the most recent etiopathogenetic interpretations which preclude the concomitant existence of an organic disorder, previously held to be a precondition for the development of Capgras syndrome.
D000328:Adult; D002194:Capgras Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D003702:Delusions / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011581:Psychological Tests; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology