Scientific Letter: Monosymptomatic Hypochondriacal Psychosis (somatic delusional disorder): A report of two cases

Monosymptomatic Hypochondriacal Psychosis (somatic delusional disorder): a report of two cases.

Monosymptomatic Hypochondriacal Psychosis—2 Case Reports

Two patients with monosymptoniatic hypochondriacal psychosis are reported and the condition is briefly discussed.

Delusional disorder as a partial psychosis.

In his textbook from 1838, Esquirol made the first comprehensive psychopathological description of paranoia, which he labeled partial psychosis. This was a condition with encapsulated, well organized, and persistent delusions. These are defended with a great deal of emotions and sharp argument. The individual appears quite convincing, especially because he or she otherwise behaves rationally. T...

Delusional disorder-somatic type (or body dysmorphic disorder) and schizophrenia: a case report.

With regard to delusional disorder-somatic subtype there may be a relationship with body dysmorphic disorder. There are reports that some delusional disorders can evolve to become schizophrenia. Similarly, the treatment of such disorders with antipsychotics has been documented. This report describes a case of delusional disorder - somatic type - preceding a psychotic episode and its successful ...

Atypical psychosis: report of two cases.

In general, psychotic symptomatology falls within the major categories of mental disorders such as schizophrenia, affective disorder and organic mental disorder. Those that do not fit the proposed diagnostic criteria for the aforementioned disorders are usually classified under the DSM-IH diagnosis of atypical psychosis. In the eastern culture, such symptoms are accepted as part of the cultural...