OBJECTIVE: This paper examines the phenomonology in a case of erotomania and reviews classical and contemporary treatment options. METHOD: A case of primary erotomania is described. RESULTS: Treatment with hospitalization and risperidone produced rapid clinical improvement. CONCLUSION: Atypical antipsychotic drugs may be useful in the treatment of this interesting syndrome.
OBJECTIVE: This paper examines the phenomonology in a case of erotomania and reviews classical and contemporary treatment options. METHOD: A case of primary erotomania is described. RESULTS: Treatment with hospitalization and risperidone produced rapid clinical improvement. CONCLUSION: Atypical antipsychotic drugs may be useful in the treatment of this interesting syndrome.
Authors: Harold W Jordan; Edna W Lockert; Marjorie Johnson-Warren; Courtney Cabell; Tiffany Cooke; William Greer; Gary Howe Journal: J Natl Med Assoc Date: 2006-05 Impact factor: 1.798