A case of Capgras delusion presenting as a postpartum psychosis

J Clin Psychiatry. 1985 Jun;46(6):242-3.

Abstract

A case is reported of Capgras syndrome arising as the major symptomatologic manifestation of a postpartum psychosis. Other diagnostic investigations have called into question the most recent etiopathogenetic interpretations which preclude the concomitant existence of an organic disorder, previously held to be a precondition for the development of Capgras syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Capgras Syndrome / complications
  • Capgras Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Capgras Syndrome / psychology
  • Delusions / complications
  • Delusions / diagnosis
  • Delusions / psychology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Psychological Tests
  • Psychotic Disorders / complications
  • Psychotic Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Psychotic Disorders / psychology
  • Puerperal Disorders / complications
  • Puerperal Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Puerperal Disorders / psychology