Capgras Syndrome in Schizophrenia: A Case Report of Delusional Misidentification and Its Clinical Implications

Aims: Capgras syndrome (CS) is a rare delusional misidentification syndrome characterized by the belief that a close relative has been replaced by an identical impostor. It is commonly associated with schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders.

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Main Authors: Duaa Fatima, Ateeq-Ur-Rehman Sheikh, Sadaf Ghulam Jelani, Palvisha Sajid, Imtiaz Ahmad Dogar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2025-06-01
Series:BJPsych Open
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056472425107229/type/journal_article
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Summary:Aims: Capgras syndrome (CS) is a rare delusional misidentification syndrome characterized by the belief that a close relative has been replaced by an identical impostor. It is commonly associated with schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders.
ISSN:2056-4724