Cotard Syndrome without Depressive Symptoms in a Schizophrenic Patient
Joint Authors
Morgado, Pedro
Ribeiro, Ricardo
Cerqueira, João J.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-05-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Cotard syndrome is a rare condition characterized by nihilistic delusions concerning body or life that can be found in several neuropsychiatry conditions.
It is typically associated with depressive symptoms.
Method.
We present a case of Cotard syndrome without depressive symptoms in the context of known paranoid schizophrenia.
A literature review of Cotard syndrome in schizophrenia was performed.
Results.
Although there are few descriptions of this syndrome in schizophrenia, patients usually present depressive mood and psychomotor retardation, features not seen in our patient.
Loss of the sense of the inner self, present in schizophrenia, could explain patient’s symptomatology but neurobiological bases of this syndrome remain unclear.
Conclusion.
Despite not being considered in actual classifications, Cotard syndrome is still relevant and psychiatric evaluation is critical to diagnosing and treating this condition in psychiatric patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Morgado, Pedro& Ribeiro, Ricardo& Cerqueira, João J.. 2015. Cotard Syndrome without Depressive Symptoms in a Schizophrenic Patient. Case Reports in Psychiatry،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059843
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Morgado, Pedro…[et al.]. Cotard Syndrome without Depressive Symptoms in a Schizophrenic Patient. Case Reports in Psychiatry No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059843
American Medical Association (AMA)
Morgado, Pedro& Ribeiro, Ricardo& Cerqueira, João J.. Cotard Syndrome without Depressive Symptoms in a Schizophrenic Patient. Case Reports in Psychiatry. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059843
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1059843