DELUSIONS OF DISFIGUREMENT IN A WOMAN WITH ACNE ROSACEA

被引:5
作者
COHEN, CG
KRAHN, L
WISE, TN
EPSTEIN, S
ROSS, R
机构
[1] FAIRFAX HOSP,DEPT PSYCHIAT,3300 GALLOWS RD,FALLS CHURCH,VA 22046
[2] GEORGETOWN UNIV,SCH MED,DEPT PSYCHIAT,WASHINGTON,DC 20057
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10.1016/0163-8343(91)90130-O
中图分类号
R749 [精神病学];
学科分类号
100205 [精神病与精神卫生学];
摘要
A 36-year-old woman with newly diagnosed acne rosacea is presented. Her skin changes were noticeable only under closest scrutiny, but she quit her job, became despondent about her acne, and developed suicidal ideation. The diagnosis and treatment of this patient allow a broader discussion of the somatically focused patient whose ideation reaches delusional intensity.
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页码:273 / 277
页数:5
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