Delusional Parasitosis: Case Series of 8 Patients and Review of the Literature

Derrick Chen Wee Aw; J. Y. Thong; H. L. Chan

Delusional Parasitosis: Case Series of 8 Patients and Review of the Literature

Derrick Chen Wee Aw^*, J. Y. Thong, H. L. Chan

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National University Hospital

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Abstract

Introduction: Delusional parasitosis (DP) is a condition in which a person has the unshakeable and mistaken belief of being infested with parasites. Patients and Methods: All patients with DP seen by the Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital were reviewed. The case histories of 8 Chinese patients are discussed. Results: The patients with DP were predominantly women above 50 years of age, with medical co-morbidities and presented with a variety of symptoms and signs. The patients were prescribed various antipsychotics including the atypical antipsychotics. Response was variable, and the patients often defaulted follow-up. An approach to the management of DP is proposed together with a review of the literature.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	89-94
Number of pages	6
Journal	Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore
Volume	33
Issue number	1
State	Published - 01 2004
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Antipsychotics
Belief
Management

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