title: [Delusion of parasitosis: report of twelve cases].
abstract: In this paper, the history of the chronic delusional syndrome known as delusional parasitosis or Ekbom syndrome is reviewed as well as its main clinical characteristics, evolution, nosographic position and therapeutic approaches. The findings in the published literature are compared with the clinical experience of the authors who have studied twelve cases. The possible connection with other mental diseases, specifically Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum, is evaluated.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Psiquiatría, Hospital T. Alvarez. fpavlovsky@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Federico
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Pavlovsky
authors.forename: Viviana
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Peskin
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Di Noto
authors.forename: Juan C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Stagnaro
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003702:Delusions / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010272:Parasitic Diseases; D012148:Restless Legs Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy