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Two Cases of Gastrointestinal Delusional Parasitosis Presenting as Folie á Deux
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  • Rinad Deena Tabbalat, MD, Baystate Health
  • Nicolas Cal, DO, Baystate Health
  • Kavya Mayigegowda, MD, Baystate Health
  • David Desilets, MD, Baystate Health
Document Type
Article, Peer-reviewed
Publication Date
8-1-2019
Abstract

Delusional parasitosis is a psychiatric illness in which patients believe that they are infested by parasites without any evidence to support this belief. Cases typically involve cutaneous manifestations. We present 2 cases of gastrointestinal delusional parasitosis, with one unfortunate fatal outcome. Our main goal is to highlight the importance of early recognition of this disease to facilitate appropriate management. Delusional infestation is considered a somatic delusional disorder, and first-line treatment involves the use of atypical antipsychotics, as recommended by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 5th edition.

PMID
31737714
Citation Information
Tabbalat RR, Cal NV, Mayigegowda KK, Desilets DJ. Two Cases of Gastrointestinal Delusional Parasitosis Presenting as Folie á Deux. ACG Case Rep J. 2019 Aug 23;6(8):e00183.