Delusional Infestation, Including Delusions of Parasitosis
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Delusional infestation, including delusions of parasitosis: results of histologic examination of skin biopsy and patient-provided skin specimens.
OBJECTIVE To review the results of skin biopsies and patient-provided specimens from patients whose assessment was consistent with delusional infestation, including delusions of parasitosis. DESIGN Retrospective medical record review. SETTING Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. PATIENTS The study population comprised all patients who were seen at Mayo Clinic and had a diagnosis of delusion...
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عنوان ژورنال: Archives of Dermatology
سال: 2011
ISSN: 0003-987X
DOI: 10.1001/archdermatol.2011.114