title: Delusions of transformation of the self.
abstract: A series of 20 patients suffering from delusions of physical and psychological transformation of the self is studied. Nosological, psychosocial, and biological aspects are discussed. Two cases are presented in detail.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.forename: G B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Leong
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Weinstock
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003702:Delusions / Q000209:etiology*; D004532:Ego; D005260:Female; D006220:Haloperidol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology; D008875:Middle Aged; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
chemical_list: D006220:Haloperidol