Case Series · pages 375–378
Delusional Misidentification Syndrome: Case Series
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Tahoora Ali, Jaideep Patil, Rohita Vikash, Suprakash Chaudhury, Archana Javadekar. Delusional Misidentification Syndrome: Case Series. J Int Med Sci Acad. 2022;35(4):375–378.
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Delusional Misidentification Syndrome (DMS) comprise a rare and intriguing phenomenology, being seen in less than 1% of general population. There are categories as well as types of DMS, and the presentation of each of them is unique. They are seen in psychiatric as well as neurological cases. Seven psychiatric cases have been discussed in this case series, and evaluated. The most common DMS is Capgras, as is also seen in this study. Further studies are warranted to ascertain formal definitions and guidelines, as well as to assess its forensic implications
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DMS, misidentification delusion, Capgras, Fregoli, forensic psychiatry 1Junior Resident, 2Associate Professor, 4Professor & HOD, 5Professor