Delusional Disorder Arising From a CNS Neoplasm

J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2017 Spring;29(2):186-188. doi: 10.1176/appi.neuropsych.16060121.

Abstract

Erotomania arising from a central nervous system (CNS) neoplasm has not been previously described. Here, we present the first known case, to our knowledge, of erotomania with associated persecutory delusions arising following diagnosis and treatment of a left frontal lobe brain tumor.

Keywords: CNS Tumors; Neuroanatomy; Neuropsychology.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Brain Neoplasms / complications*
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Delusions / diagnostic imaging
  • Delusions / drug therapy
  • Delusions / etiology*
  • Female
  • Frontal Lobe / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Oligodendroglioma / complications*
  • Oligodendroglioma / diagnostic imaging
  • Risperidone / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Antipsychotic Agents
  • Risperidone