Autoscopic Hallucination in Alcohol Dependence Syndrome: A Rare or Missed Phenomenon?
Joint Authors
Joshi, Sulochana
Thapa, Binita
Shakya, Rabi
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-07-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Autoscopic phenomenon, a psychic illusionary duplication of one’s own self, has been the subject of interest in the literature and science for years.
It has been reported in various diseases of the central nervous system but with an unknown mechanism.
Hallucinations are a common presentation in alcohol dependence syndrome during delirium tremens and as induced disorder.
However, autoscopic hallucination has been rarely reported in the cases of alcohol dependence.
We present a case of a 40-year-old man who experienced autoscopic hallucination during the withdrawal state of alcohol.
He was successfully treated with detoxification and an antipsychotic medication and was doing well.
The case highlights the need for strong suspicion and exploration of the autoscopic hallucination and autoscopic phenomenon in general in cases of alcohol dependence syndrome.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Joshi, Sulochana& Thapa, Binita& Shakya, Rabi. 2017. Autoscopic Hallucination in Alcohol Dependence Syndrome: A Rare or Missed Phenomenon?. Case Reports in Psychiatry،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Joshi, Sulochana…[et al.]. Autoscopic Hallucination in Alcohol Dependence Syndrome: A Rare or Missed Phenomenon?. Case Reports in Psychiatry No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Joshi, Sulochana& Thapa, Binita& Shakya, Rabi. Autoscopic Hallucination in Alcohol Dependence Syndrome: A Rare or Missed Phenomenon?. Case Reports in Psychiatry. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149566
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1149566