title: The dangerousness of persons with the Othello syndrome.
abstract: The Othello syndrome, or delusional jealousy, often raises significant forensic issues, particularly dangerousness. Dangerous patients suffering from the Othello delusion may present with hostility ranging from verbal threats to homicidal acts. We present three cases of individuals suffering from Othello syndrome associated with significant hostility and organic mental factors. We analyze these cases along with Othello syndrome cases culled from the recent anglophonic literature, especially in terms of implications for domestic and public safety.
authors: University of California at Los Angeles.
authors: G B
authors: GB
authors: Leong
authors: J A
authors: JA
authors: Silva
authors: E S
authors: ES
authors: Garza-Treviño
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Oliva
authors: M M
authors: MM
authors: Ferrari
authors: R V
authors: RV
authors: Komanduri
authors: J C
authors: JC
authors: Caldwell
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000662:Amphetamines / Q000009:adverse effects; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications; D002544:Cerebral Infarction / Q000150:complications; D003617:Dangerous Behavior; D003702:Delusions / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology; D005114:Extramarital Relations; D005260:Female; D006791:Hostility; D006801:Humans; D007578:Jealousy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology; D012649:Self Concept; D013577:Syndrome; D014754:Violence
chemical_list: D000662:Amphetamines