Somatic-type delusional disorder: A case report and comments

Abstract

Somatic-type delusional disorder is characterized by the development of either a single delusion or a set of related delusions that are not bizarre and cannot be classified as organic, schizophrenic or affective. The nature of delusions may be very variable. Affected individuals typically complain of infestation, deformity, personal ugliness, exaggerated sizes of body parts, foul body odour or halitosis, and are thus more likely to consult a dermatologist than a psychiatrist (1, 2). Our aim in presenting this case report is to provide tips to dermatologists on how to take care of psychiatric patients who persistently consult them © 2011 The Authors.