title: A case of Cotard's syndrome associated with self-starvation.
abstract: Cotard's syndrome is a psychotic condition often associated with nihilistic delusions. This syndrome can be associated with destructive behaviors directed at the self and/or others. In this report we highlight the psychiatric-legal issues involving a case of Cotard's syndrome associated with self-starvation.
authors.affiliation: Palo Alto Veterans Health Care System, Menlo Park Division, CA, USA.
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
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Gonzales
mesh_terms: D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D003617:Dangerous Behavior; D003702:Delusions / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012648:Self Care; D013217:Starvation / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology*
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents