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Delusional misidentification syndrome and criminal acting out: A case report of maternal filicide |
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| Authors: | Hanen Ben Ammar Ghada Hamdi Lina Brahmi Yomn Naceur Emira Khelifa Rania Felhi Leila Mnif |
| Affiliation: | 1. Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, El Manar University, Tunis Tunisia ; 2. Razi Hospital, Manouba Tunisia |
| Abstract: | Delusional misidentification syndromes are associated with danger and may lead to homicide. Early assessment of the danger is a key part of the psychiatric examination. Compliance to treatment in psychosis is important to avoid the devastating consequences, for the perpetrator, the victim, and the community. |
| Keywords: | Capgras syndrome delusional misidentification filicide infanticide |