title: [Olfactory delusional syndrome and alcoholism].
abstract: The olfactory delusional syndrome belongs to the rare delusional diseases. It is characterized by the persuasion of bothering other people by sending out an odour. This case report is about a 52 year old male suffering of alcoholism in addition. Aspects of this special comorbidity are discussed. Neuroleptic treatment with Risperidone led to a partial remission of the delusional syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Psychiatrische Klinik und Poliklinik, der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany. Marc.Warnecke@psy.med.uni-muenchen.de
authors.forename: Marc
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Warnecke
authors.forename: Miriam
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bahlmann
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Soyka
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D015897:Comorbidity; D003702:Delusions / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010348:Patient Care Team; D018967:Risperidone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012647:Self-Assessment; D012903:Smell
chemical_list: D018967:Risperidone