[Ekbom syndrome in an intravenous methylphenidate abuser]. / Síndrome de Ekbom en consumidor de metilfenidato intravenoso.
Adicciones
; 24(4): 301-7, 2012.
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ABSTRACT
Ekbom syndrome is a mental disorder in which the patient has the monothematic delusion of being infected by parasites. It is an uncommon condition that was initially studied by dermatologists. The exactly etiology is unknown to date, though several causes have been proposed, including metabolic diseases (among other physical causes), psychiatric disorders, drugs, etc. Research has now found a relationship between drug abuse and psychotic symptoms, which appear to be due to altered levels of dopamine at the receptor level. In this article we review the clinical features of the condition and present the case report of an intravenous methylphenidate abuser who developed a delusion of parasitosis.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Psicosis Inducidas por Sustancias
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Delirio de Parasitosis
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Estimulantes del Sistema Nervioso Central
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Metilfenidato
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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Es
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Adicciones
Año:
2012
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Article