[Hypochondrical paranoia]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2018 Feb 19;180(8):V06170467.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

This is a case report of hypochondrical paranoia in a young man, who was convinced of a toxic infection by fungi following mold growth exposure. The patient was admitted to a psychiatric facility, severely pained by the delusional perception of his insides being eaten by fungus. He had undergone a thorough medical examination without the discovery of any somatic irregularities and had attempted to treat himself several times. After four months of hospital-ization and the prescription of antipsychotic treatment, he was in recovery. Mild delusions persisted but were no longer pathologically painful.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Hypochondriasis / diagnosis*
  • Hypochondriasis / drug therapy
  • Male
  • Paranoid Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Paranoid Disorders / drug therapy

Substances

  • Antipsychotic Agents