Ekbom’s Syndrome in elderly woman with delusional persecution disorder

• Autor(a) principal: Dias, Lucas Lobato
• Data de Publicação: 2023
• Outros Autores: Campos, João Vitor de Queiroz, Silva, Lucas Lima, Araújo, Paula Correa de, Cunha, Pedro Henrique Ribeiro da, Nicolato, Rodrigo
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Debates em Psiquiatria (Online)
• Texto Completo: https://revistardp.org.br/revista/article/view/789
• topic: delírio de parasitose; síndrome de Ekbom; antipsicóticos; Ekbom's Syndrome; delusional parasitosis; antipsychotic agents; Síndrome de Ekbom; delirio de parasitosis; antipsicóticos

Ekbom’s Syndrome, also known as delusional parasitosis, is a rare psychiatric disorder characterized by the patient's firm belief of being infected with parasites that emerge through the skin, typically from the scalp, genital area, eyes, or mouth. In an attempt to remove the imaginary worms, some patients may self-inflict skin injuries and engage in self-mutilation. Initial consultations often involve dermatologists who frequently propose dermatological treatments that are ineffective. Once diagnosed by a psychiatrist, treatment typically involves the use of antipsychotic medications, with Pimozide being the most commonly reported drug in the literature. Due to the rarity of this disorder, the objective of this study is to report a case of Ekbom’s Syndrome in an elderly female patient with delusional persecutory disorder, who achieved complete remission of symptoms after combined use of Olanzapine and Risperidone, thereby regaining her quality of life and sense of well-being. This work is based on a database that encompasses case reports, literature reviews, journal articles, pharmacology sources, and psychiatry manuals.