Homicide in Capgras' syndrome.
A case of Capgras' syndrome associated with homicidal behavior is reported. The psychodynamic implications are discussed. Capgras' syndrome could lie at the base of aggressive and homicidal acts directed towards family members during psychotic breakdown. Capgras' syndrome should always be evaluated in order to prevent violent acts, understand the psychologic characteristics of the patient and undertake the corresponding treatment.
Dipartimento di Salute Mentale, dell'Università di Parma, Italia.
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D000328:Adult; D002194:Capgras Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D003702:Delusions / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D006708:Homicide / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008393:Marriage / Q000523:psychology; D012563:Schizophrenia, Paranoid / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology