ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 3

Hyperparathyroidism and Psychosis: Possible Prelude to Murder
Washington, D
University of Nebraska-Lincoln,

Bresler, SA
University of Nebraska-Lincoln,

Logan, WS
Private practice, MO

(Received 1 June 1999; accepted 3 August 1999)

Abstract

The authors present a case of a middle aged attorney who suffered from hyperparathyroidism and a psychotic disorder. It is possible that the hyperparathyroidism may have precipitated an acute psychotic delusional rage leading to an attempted mass murder. They discuss the relationship between hyperparathyroidism and neuropsychiatric symptoms in consideration of available research.

Keywords:
forensic science, hyperparathyroidism, psychosis, insanity defense

Paper ID: JFS14758J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS14758J
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