Dangerous delusional misidentification and homicide.
A case involving a delusional misidentification syndrome associated with homicide is presented. The anglophonic literature concerning delusional misidentification and homicide is reviewed. Delusional misidentification may be a risk factor for potential violence toward others, including homicide of a delusionally misidentified person.
Silva
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University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, USA.
Harry
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Leong
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Weinstock
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D000328:Adult; D003702:Delusions / Q000523:psychology*; D006708:Homicide / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012563:Schizophrenia, Paranoid / Q000523:psychology