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Um caso de delirio de infestacao parasitaria tratado com clomipramina

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The article describes a clinical case of primary delusional parasitosis responsive to clomipramine, that had not previously respond to neuroleptic treatment. Clinical similarities of this disorder with obsessive-compulsive disorder are discussed. In conclusion, the article suggests that serotonergic antidepressants may be usefull in the treatment of patients with somatic delusional disorder.

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delusional parasitosis, monosymptomatic delusional hypochondriasis, obsessive-compulsive disorder, somatic delusional disorder, clomipramine, aged, case report, delusion, human, parasitosis

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Revista da Associacao Brasileira de Psiquiatria, v. 18, n. 1, p. 29-34, 1996.

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Campus: Botucatu


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