ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 5

The Role of Mania in the Genesis of Dangerous Delusional Misidentification
Leong, GB
Associate professor of psychiatry (pending), Ohio State University College of Medicine, OH

Arturo Silva, J
Associate professor of psychiatry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Texas

Ferrari, MM
Assistant professor of psychiatry, University of Texas Health, Science Center at San Antonio, Texas

Weinstock, R
Clinical professor of psychiatry, University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine, California

(Received 12 August 1996; accepted 4 November 1996)

Abstract

The delusional misidentification syndromes are characterized by a misidentification delusion of the self and/or others. Delusional misidentification syndromes frequently occur in psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, psychotic disorder due to general medical condition, or psychotic disorder not otherwise specified. On rare occasions these syndromes may be associated with manic states secondary to bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, or general medical conditions. The delusional misidentification syndromes may also be associated with verbal and physical aggression. In this article we present three cases of dangerous delusional misidentification associated with mania. We will discuss the role that mania may have in the genesis of dangerous delusional misidentification.

Keywords:
forensic science, forensic psychiatry, dangerousness, delusional misidentification, violence, aggression, mania, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder

Paper ID: JFS14179J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS14179J
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