title: A new identity for misidentification syndromes.
abstract: The systematic study of delusional misidentification syndromes has been hampered by the often confusing and imprecise eponymic nomenclature currently in use. We present a case report that demonstrates the inadequacies of the current system. We then propose a new classification system designed to improve research and understanding in this important area.
authors.affiliation: Psychotic Disorders Program, McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA 02178.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Banov
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Kulick
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Oepen
authors.forename: H G
authors.initials: HG
authors.lastname: Pope
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001921:Brain / Q000503:physiopathology; D002194:Capgras Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis; D003702:Delusions / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004569:Electroencephalography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D009626:Terminology as Topic