title: Delusional disorder: an unusual presentation.
abstract: Delusions with a sexual theme are rare, but when present are usually seen in patients with schizophrenia or other chronic psychotic disorders. We report a case of delusional disorder, with a single belief of a sexual theme. This report focuses on the management issues, wherein a combination of pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions proved helpful.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Joseph
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Noel
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Ranjit
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Krishnadas
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Rajesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gopalakrishnan
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Anju
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kuruvilla
keywords: Delusional disorder; cognitive behavioral therapy; sexual delusions