Monosymptomatic hypochondriacal psychosis and prolonged solitary confinement.
A man previously imprisoned for 11 years developed unremitting and treatment-resistant monosymptomatic hypochondriacal psychosis following a period in excess of 12 months in solitary confinement. We are unaware of any other reported incidences of this disorder arising in such circumstances.
Humphreys
M
M
University of Edinburgh, Department of Psychiatry, Royal Edinburgh Hospital.
Burnett
F
F
D000328:Adult; D006708:Homicide / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D006998:Hypochondriasis / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008418:Masturbation / Q000523:psychology*; D011329:Prisoners / Q000523:psychology*; D012934:Social Isolation; D013997:Time Factors