title: [Ekbom syndrome in an intravenous methylphenidate abuser].
abstract: Ekbom syndrome is a mental disorder in which the patient has the monothematic delusion of being infected by parasites. It is an uncommon condition that was initially studied by dermatologists. The exactly etiology is unknown to date, though several causes have been proposed, including metabolic diseases (among other physical causes), psychiatric disorders, drugs, etc. Research has now found a relationship between drug abuse and psychotic symptoms, which appear to be due to altered levels of dopamine at the receptor level. In this article we review the clinical features of the condition and present the case report of an intravenous methylphenidate abuser who developed a delusion of parasitosis.
authors.affiliation: Unidad Asistencial de Drogodependencias de A Coruña, España. cesarpereiro@telefonica.net
authors.forename: César
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pereiro Gómez
authors.forename: Javier
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Vicente-Alba
authors.forename: Alberto
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ramos-Caneda
authors.forename: Carlos
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Vázquez Ventoso
authors.forename: Eva
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Fontela-Vivanco
authors.forename: Juan Carlos
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Díaz del Valle
mesh_terms: D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D063726:Delusional Parasitosis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008774:Methylphenidate / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011605:Psychoses, Substance-Induced / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D008774:Methylphenidate