de Clerambault’s syndrome

Evidence-based neurology checklist on de clerambault’s syndrome: Definition This is the delusion that a higher status person has fallen in love with the subject There is a frequent family history of psychiatric disorder Types Onset and course Clinical features Associated delusions Causes Synonym

Definition

  • This is the delusion that a higher status person has fallen in love with the subject
  • There is a frequent family history of psychiatric disorder

Types

Onset and course

Clinical features

Associated delusions

Causes

Synonym

References

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