Capgras syndrome: causes

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Capgras syndrome: causes. Schizophreniform psychoses, Major depression, Schizophrenia, Delusional disorders. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Psychiatric disorders

  • Schizophreniform psychoses
  • Major depression
  • Schizophrenia
  • Delusional disorders
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Schizoaffective disorders

Neurodegenerative diseases

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Neurological infections

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Other neurological causes

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Toxic causes

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Metabolic causes

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Other causes

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Synonyms

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References

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  5. Thaipisuttikul P, Lobach I, Zweig Y, Gurnani A, Galvin JE. Capgras syndrome in dementia with Lewy bodies. Int Psychogeriatr 2013; 25:843-849. 
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